Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, is rapidly becoming one of the most significant global vision challenges1, particularly among children. As screen time rises and outdoor activity decreases, the rate of myopia in younger generations is accelerating.
MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses offer parents a safe and effective way to manage their children’s myopia. These lenses not only slow myopia progression but also protect against sunlight, providing comfort in a digital world.
Read on to find out why MiYOSMART lenses are a game-changer in myopia management.
Understanding Myopia: It’s Never Too Late to Start
Myopia is more than just an inconvenience. It is a progressive condition that, if left unmanaged, can lead to severe vision issues later in life, such as glaucoma and retinal detachment2. As children today are spending more time on screens and less time outdoors, the incidence of myopia is rising at an alarming rate. Parents are therefore seeking long-term, clinically proven solutions to manage their child’s myopia and ensure healthy vision for the future.
While early action is ideal, the good news is that it’s never too late to start managing myopia. Even if your child isn’t currently using myopia management lenses, significant benefits can still be achieved by taking steps to slow its progression. MiYOSMART lenses with Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) Technology has been proven to reduce myopia progression by an average of 60%3, making it an effective non-invasive solution, no matter when you begin using them. Starting at any point can still make a substantial difference in maintaining your child’s long-term eye health.
The Science Behind MiYOSMART Lenses
MiYOSMART lenses are powered by D.I.M.S. Technology, a breakthrough in myopia management. This innovative design is comprised of hundreds of small segments, each providing myopic defocus. This lens structure helps correct your child’s vision, and slows the growth of the eyeball, managing myopia progression.
What’s more, these lenses offer consistent effectiveness over time, as demonstrated by a six-year follow-up study4 – the longest study of its kind – which shows that the myopia management effect is sustained over the years for children who wear MiYOSMART lenses regularly.
A separate three-year study5 even found that children who switch to MiYOSMART from conventional single-vision lenses see significant improvements. In other words, even if your child is already myopic, it’s important to know that switching to MiYOSMART lenses can still bring significant benefits.
Check out the graph below to understand just how effective this switch can be.
- Axial Elongation (left graph): Children wearing single-vision lenses experienced a notable increase in axial elongation – 0.29mm in just the first 12 months. However, after switching to MiYOSMART lenses, the increase slowed dramatically, with only 0.08mm additional elongation over 12 months.
- Degree in Diopters (right graph): A similar trend is observed in refractive error progression. Children with single-vision lenses saw an increase of 0.49 diopters in the first year. After transitioning to MiYOSMART lenses, this increase slowed significantly to just 0.05 diopters over 1 year.
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If that sounds all too complicated for you, we’ll make it simple – the D.I.M.S. Technology continues to provide effective myopia management regardless of when the switch from conventional single vision lenses to MiYOSMART lenses occurs, making the transition smooth and beneficial. This underscores the fact that it’s never too late to make the switch and begin managing myopia effectively.
MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic Lenses: Protection for Every Environment
One of the standout features of MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses is their ability to adapt to different light conditions. These lenses automatically darken when exposed to sunlight to reduce glare6,7,8, and fade back to clear indoors, providing your child with as much protection as they need at any time and place9.
This feature is especially beneficial for children undergoing atropine treatment, as the treatment can cause increased light sensitivity (photophobia) due to atropine dilating the pupil10,11,12. MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses help reduce this discomfort, allowing children to spend more time outdoors, which is essential for their eye health.
Additionally, these lenses are available with HOYA Full Control coating, which enhances comfort in the digital age and reduces bacterial growth on lens surfaces, aiding in hygiene maintenance.
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Effective, Safe, and Easy: Why Parents Choose MiYOSMART?
MiYOSMART lenses are clinically proven to slow myopia progression by an average of 60%3, offering an effective solution for managing children’s eye health. They are also safe, being non-invasive, lightweight, impact-resistant, and provide essential UV protection for outdoor activities. Additionally, these lenses are easy to use, featuring a water-repellent, low-maintenance design that ensures comfort and encourages regular wear for the best results.
MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic with HOYA Full Control Coating: The All-Round Solution
For parents looking for the most comprehensive solution, MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses with HOYA Full Control coating offer all-round protection and performance. Not only do these lenses slow down the progression of myopia, but they also protect against intensive sunlight, adjust to different light conditions, and provides eye comfort.
This combination of features ensures that MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses provide more than just myopia management; they offer a holistic approach to protecting your child’s vision.
(It’s never too late to) Make the Switch to MiYOSMART Today
Managing your child’s myopia is a journey that requires both care and commitment. The good news is that with MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses with HOYA Full Control, this journey is easier, safer, and more effective than ever before. These lenses offer long-term myopia management, protection from environmental factors, and comfort in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Now is the time to make the switch to MiYOSMART and give your child the best chance at maintaining healthy vision for life. For more information on MiYOSMART lenses, visit the MiYOSMART home page, try HOYA’s myopia simulator, or find an eye care practitioner near you.
1 Khokhar, M. (2020, August 12). Myopia: An epidemic of global proportions. Optometry Times. optometrytimes.com
2 Singapore National Eye Centre, n.d., pp. 4-5. snec.com.sg
3 Myopia progression (SER) by 59% and axial elongation (AL) decreased by 60% compared with those wearing SV lenses. Lam CSY, Tang WC, Tse DY, Lee RPK, Chun RKM, Hasegawa K, Qi H, Hatanaka T, To CH. Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses slow myopia progression: a 2-year randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Ophthalmology. Published Online First: 29 May 2019
4 Lam CS, et al. Myopia control in children wearing DIMS spectacle lens: 6 years results. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 63;2022:ARVO E-Abstract 4247
5 Lam CS, Tang WC, Lee PH, et al. Myopia control effect of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lens in Chinese children: results of a 3-year follow-up study. British Journal of Ophthalmology Published Online First: 17 March 2021. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-317664
6 Lakkis C, Weidemann K. Evaluation of the performance of photochromic spectacle lenses in children and adolescents aged 10 to 15 years. Clin Exp Optom. 2006;89(4):246-252.6
7 Renzi-Hammond LM, Hammond BR Jr. The effects of photochromic lenses on visual performance. Clin Exp Optom. 2016;99(6):568-574.
8 Wu PC, Kuo HK. Effect of photochromic spectacles on visual symptoms and contrast sensitivity of myopic schoolchildren treated with low dose concentration atropine. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016;57:2484
9 Hoya data on file. Transmission, traffic light recognition, and UV blocking test for Miyosmart clear and polarised lenses. 02/2023. Tests were conducted at room temperature (23°C).
10 Li FF, Yam JC. Low-Concentration Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Progression. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2019;8(5):360-365.
11 Gong Q, Janowski M, Luo M, et al. Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Atropine in Childhood Myopia: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2017;135(6):624-630.
12 Wu PC, Chuang MN, Choi J, et al. Update in myopia and treatment strategy of atropine use in myopia control. Eye (Lond). 2019;33(1):3-13.
Disclaimer: Results from using MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses may vary based on individual factors. This article provides general information and does not guarantee specific outcomes. Please consult an eye care professional for personalised advice.
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By Joanne Heng.
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