Myopic children who wear spectacle lenses need a solution that will slow myopia progression, as well as protecting them from harmful UV rays and intense sunlight.
Spending time outdoors may slow down myopia progression in children, 2,3 and as such it is the most common recommended behavioural myopia management solution given by Eye Care Professionals.4 It may be the simplest and cheapest intervention that parents can encourage right away.
Children are more susceptible to eye damage from UV light than adults, as the majority of lifetime sun exposure occurs under the age of 21, so it is especially important to offer them effective and reliable sun protection.5-7 This is because children’s pupils are larger and the lenses of their eyes are more transparent, which allows more UV rays to reach the retina.6 Furthermore, single-vision sunglasses may not be the most effective myopia management solution for myopic children.8,9
Myopic children on atropine treatment are particularly likely to experience photophobia, due to atropine dilating the pupil.10-12 Intense sunlight may put them off going outdoors, playing sports and joining activities that are good for their wellbeing.
Children may find it inconvenient to change their spectacles every time they step outdoors. MiYOSMART Chameleon spectacle lenses do it automatically for them. They rapidly adapt to the levels of sunlight, providing children with as much protection as they need at any time and place.18*
†Molded laminate photochromic film technology to preserve optical performance of D.I.M.S. Technology
*MiYOSMART Chameleon spectacle lenses transit from clear to 90% of the dark state in less than 30 seconds and reach 60% transmission after 60 seconds from the activated. Tests were conducted at room temperature (23°C)
MiYOSMART Sunbird is the ideal addition to MiYOSMART clear spectacle lenses, for extra protection from intense sunlight and glare,5,17† which is especially useful for photophobic children using atropine drops for myopia management. Moreover, the contrast and colours seen through MiYOSMART Sunbird remain rich and vibrant, allowing children to fully experience the beauty of outdoors19.
†MiYOSMART polarized spectacle lenses and inactive MiYOSMART photochromic spectacle lenses block 100% of harmful UV light, as per the ISO8980-3 (2022) standard. Reliable UV measurements are not possible during photochromic lens activation. Activation does not alter UV-blocking characteristics compared to clear spectacle lenses.
Disclaimer
MiYOSMART has not been approved for myopia management in all countries, including the U.S., and is not currently available for sale in all countries, including the U.S.
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