The arrival of school holidays fills children with excitement and gives them a much-needed break from the classroom. For parents, on the other hand, this time can also bring a dash of anxiety. While there’s often a backlog of subjects to catch up on and holiday homework to tackle, it’s essential to remember that significant learning also happens outside the traditional educational environments!
Outdoor adventures offer invaluable growth and exploration opportunities for children. Yet, the increased exposure to sunlight poses risks to their sensitive eyes.
As children step out to soak up new experiences, it becomes crucial to ensure their delicate eyes are shielded from the harsh effects of increased sunlight.
Discover how HOYA’s advanced MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic with HOYA Full Control coating can be your child’’s essential companion during this sunny September holiday.
The Great Outdoors
Exploring the great outdoors isn’t just a way for children to burn off energy – it’s a classroom without walls that offers endless lessons in a vast, open-air setting. From cycling in the park to running around at the playground, children develop essential skills such as inquiry, observation, and critical thinking. These outdoor adventures ignite a child’s imagination and foster a deeper connection with the natural world, proving that learning doesn’t just happen between four walls.1
If that’s not enough, outdoor time plays a crucial role in combating myopia, or near-sightedness, in children. The natural light and the practice of gazing at distant landscapes help regulate the growth of their eyes, reducing the risk of myopia development. Studies show that kids who engage more with the outdoors tend to have better-controlled myopia progression, giving them a clearer path to maintaining eye health.2
However, the sun’s rays, while beneficial, also carry invisible risks. The delicate eyes of children are particularly vulnerable to harmful UV radiation, which can cause long-term damage. Thus, while we champion the call of the wild for our little explorers, it’s vital to equip them with the right protection. Shielding their eyes with the right eyewear can ensure they reap the benefits of the great outdoors safely and joyfully.
HOYA’s Innovation: MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic Lenses
Enter HOYA’s MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic with HOYA Full Control coating – a groundbreaking solution designed for your precious little ones. These lenses not only provide critical protection from UV rays but also feature a dynamic tinting technology that adjusts to varying light conditions, ensuring comfort and protection whether indoors or out.
Here’s why these lenses are a game-changer for children’s vision care:
Clinically Proven Efficacy
MiYOSMART lenses, equipped with D.I.M.S. Technology, are clinically proven to significantly slow the progression of myopia in children. Research reveals a remarkable 60% average reduction in myopia progression*, with sustained results evident over six years of follow-up studies. ^ This enduring effectiveness makes them a reliable choice for long-term myopia management.
Safe and Non-Invasive
MiYOSMART lenses offer a non-invasive solution to managing myopia. They are designed to be thin, lightweight, and impact-resistant, providing not just vision correction but also essential UV protection. This combination of features ensures that the lenses are safe for daily wear by young, active children.
Ease of Use and Maintenance
These lenses are particularly user-friendly as they require minimal maintenance, thanks to their water-repellent properties and ease of cleaning. This low-maintenance aspect ensures that children can handle their eyewear independently, encouraging consistent use without the hassle!
Adaptive Technology for Comfort
The MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses with HOYA Full Control Coating offer a variety of options to meet the needs of every child, whether they are exploring the outdoors or staying indoors.
The lenses are designed to adapt swiftly to changing light conditions. They darken automatically in bright sunlight and fade back to clear indoors, providing optimal visual comfort in varying environments.
This feature is especially beneficial for myopic children who may experience increased light sensitivity due to atropine treatments that often dilate the pupil.3 With HOYA’s MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic lenses, young ones can play, explore, and learn in natural light safely and comfortably whether it’s a sunny day at the park or a cloudy afternoon on the playground.
Besides adapting to sunlight, these lenses also offer additional comfort for digital device use, reducing glare and minimising eye strain when interacting with digital screens. Moreover, the lenses are equipped with anti-bacterial properties, adding an extra layer of protection by reducing the accumulation of harmful bacteria on the lens surface. This ensures that children’s eyes are not only safeguarded against environmental factors but also kept healthier and cleaner, providing peace of mind for parents.
Embrace the Light with Confidence
Combining cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design, HOYA’s MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic Lenses with HOYA Full Control coating provide a powerful solution for parents looking to protect their children from myopia progression and ensure their eyes remain healthy.
In addition to the advanced protection and convenience offered by MiYOSMART lenses, HOYA adopts a one-price strategy, making these innovative lenses more accessible to families.
HOYA offers four options for MiYOSMART lenses, ensuring that parents can select the best possible protection for their children’s eye health without worrying about unexpected expenses. Whether parents choose the most comprehensive All-In-One photochromic option with HOYA Full Control coating or the others, they can be confident that their child’s eyes are receiving optimal care tailored to their needs.
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This transparent pricing approach ensures that parents can provide their children with top-tier eye protection without worrying about hidden costs or unexpected expenses.
Ready to revolutionize your child’s vision? You can learn more about MiYOSMART lenses by visiting their homepage.
Visit HOYA’s myopia simulator here to understand the potential progression and benefits of MiYOSMART lenses. For more detailed information and to consult with an eyecare practitioner near you, click here.
* 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.
^ 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
1 Early Childhood Development Agency. (n.d.). Outdoor learning.
2 Ho CL, Wu WF, Liou YM. Dose-Response Relationship of Outdoor Exposure and Myopia Indicators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Various Research Methods. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16(14):2595.
3 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.
4 Lam CSY, Tang WC, Tse DY, et al. Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses slow myopia progression: a 2-year randomised clinical trial. Br J Ophthalmol. 2020;104(3):363-368.
Disclaimer: Results from using Miyosmart Sun 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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