Myopia is best managed early on to avoid long-term vision issues. That's why MiYOSMART spectacle lenses were developed specifically for kids.
The incidence of myopia is expected to increase significantly1 as lifestyles change, with children taking part in more near-work activities like using digital devices, studying, reading, and spending less time outdoors. Hereditary, behavioural, and environmental factors also play a part.
Myopia, also called near-sightedness, is a common eye disease, whereby objects far away appear blurry and out of focus. This can make it harder for your child to concentrate at school and to have a carefree experience at play.
Symptoms of myopia:
- Frequent blinking and rubbing of eye
- Squinting to see things
- Headaches and eye strain
- Poor concentration
- Fatigue
If left untreated in children, myopia can lead to significant and lasting vision problems in the future.2
Today, in most cases, myopia is corrected with single vision spectacle lenses, which only provide clear and sharp vision. However, they do not help to slow down myopia progression.
That’s why we created the MiYOSMART spectacle lenses, an innovative treatment solution that provides clear vision, while simultaneously slowing down myopia progression in an easy, safe, effective and non-invasive way.3-6
MiYOSMART spectacle lenses use the revolutionary D.I.M.S. Technology to correct the myopic refractive error and provide clear vision.
D.I.M.S. Technology uses a honeycomb-shaped segment treatment area (‘defocus zone’) to slow down myopia progression, and a clear zone (‘focus zone’) with you child’s prescription. The focus zone provides clear vision and the defocus zone manages myopia at the same time.
We carried out multiple clinical studies that provide high-quality evidence, to give you the confidence when considering MiYOSMART spectacle lenses as a treatment solution for your child.
The main findings were:
We know that children are active and always on the go. That’s why we use a highly impact-resistant, yet thin and light material – to offer young eyes the protection they need, at all times.
Can be used with any frame of your child’s choice.
The spectacle lenses come with an easy-to-wipe, anti-reflective coating to fit into any child’s lifestyle.
MiYOSMART Chameleon photochromic spectacle lenses have adopted D.I.M.S. Technology to correct myopia and slow down its progression.3,9,14 They also protect from intense sunlight, which provides eye comfort and encourages children to spend more time outdoors.7, 8, 10
MiYOSMART Chameleon photochromic spectacle lenses offer protection from harmful UV rays,7, 8,15 reducing the risk of long-term damage to the eye - so you can be sure your child’s eyes are well taken care of!
Most Eye Care Professionals recommend spending at least 2 hours a day outdoors, to reduce the risk of myopia progression.11
Get your child’s eyes checked regularly to ensure myopia or other vision problems are detected and treated early. Be conscious of your child’s tendency to hide or downplay their vision problems.
Reduce your child’s eye strain by reminding them to take regular breaks from screen time and short-sighted activities. Encourage the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes look at an object at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.12
Make an appointment with your local HOYA Eye Care Professional today!
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.
MiYOSMART lenses may not be able to address individuals’ conditions due to natural deficiencies, illness, pre-existing medical conditions and/or advanced age of consumers. The information contained herein is for general information and is not intended to constitute medical advice. Please consult your Eye Care Professional for more information prior to the use of MiYOSMART spectacle lenses.
Holden B.A., Fricke T.R., Wilson D.A., Jong M., Naidoo K.S., Sankaridurg P., Wong T.Y., Naduvilath T.J., Resniko_ S. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 05/2016, vol.123, no. 5, p.1036–1042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.01.006
Haarman AEG, Enthoven CA, Tideman JWL, et al. The Complications of Myopia: A Review and Meta-Analysis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2020;61(4):49. DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.4.49.
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):363-8. DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-313739.
Lam CSY, Tang WC, Zhang HY, et al. Long-term myopia control effect and safety in children wearing DIMS spectacle lenses for 6 years. Sci Rep. 2023;13(1):5475. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32700-7.
Kaymak H, Mattern AI, Graff B, et al. Safety of DIMS Spectacle Lenses and Atropine as Combination Therapy for Myopia Progression. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022;239(10):1197-205. DOI: 10.1055/a-1930-7116.
Kaymak H, Neller K, Schutz S, et al. Vision tests on spectacle lenses and contact lenses for optical myopia correction: a pilot study. BMJ Open Ophthalmol. 2022;7(1):e000971. DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2022-000971.
HOYA data on file. Transmission, traffic light recognition, and UV blocking test for MiYOSMART clear and polarized lenses. 02/2023. Tests were conducted at room temperature (23°C).
HOYA data on file. Transmission, traffic light recognition, and UV blocking test for MiYOSMART clear and photochromic lenses. 02/2023. Tests were conducted at room temperature (23°C).
HOYA data on file. PSF test on MiYOSMART clear and sun spectacle lenses. 06/2022.
HOYA data on file. Lens performance validation test for MiYOSMART photochromic lenses – activation and deactivation. 02/2023. Tests were conducted at room temperature (23°C).
HOYA data on file. Harris Interactive: HOYA Vision Care concept testing – MiYOSMART Sun. 07/2022.
Boyd K. Computers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain. 2020 [online]. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Available at: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/computer-usage (Last accessed: 04/09/2023).
Based on number of MiYOSMART spectacle lenses sold per HOYA sales data on file as of August 2023.
Assuming self-tinting spectacle lenses are used at all times or in addition to MiYOSMART clear spectacles lenses, or polarized spectacle lenses are used in addition to MiYOSMART clear spectacle lenses. Please always consult your Eye Care Professional for treatment decisions regarding your child’s myopia and for instructions for using MiYOSMART spectacle lenses.
MiYOSMART polarized spectacle lenses and inactive MiYOSMART self-tinting spectacle lenses block 100% of harmful UV light, as per the ISO 8980-3:2022 standard.
*Calculated continental averages, based on data from Holden B.A. et al. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 05/2016, vol.123, no. 5, p.1036–1042.