What is Myopia?
Myopia, or short-sightedness, makes distant objects look blurry. It happens if the eye grows too long, or the front of the eye is too curved. Think of it like a projector that sits a little too far from the screen: the image loses focus. Myopia in children is now a global concern. By 2050, about 50% of the world's population may be myopic. In Australia, the number of 12-year-olds with myopia has doubled in just six years.
Slowing down myopia progression
Myopia cannot be reversed, but early myopia management can slow its progression.
- Reducing near work:
Time spent on close tasks like reading or digital devices is linked with faster myopia progression. Taking a short break every 20 minutes may help lower this risk.
- Increasing outdoor time:
More time outdoors may delay the onset of myopia and may also slow its progression.
Myopia treatment options
Treatments shown to slow myopia progression include:
- Myopia control lenses or contact lenses designed for myopia management
- Ortho-K lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the eye
- Low-dose atropine for myopia, which can help slow eye growth
These childhood myopia treatment options do not cure myopia. They can, however, slow the rate of change and may lower the risk of related problems later in life.
HOYA MiYOSMART iQ
HOYA’s MiYOSMART iQ is a next-generation myopia control spectacle lens developed by HOYA. It builds on the success of MiYOSMART technology and adds a refined lens design aimed at stronger myopia management outcomes for children.
If your child’s short-sightedness is getting worse each year, early treatment may help protect long-term eye health. MiYOSMART iQ lenses by HOYA are designed to correct vision and help manage myopia in children. Based on the latest myopia control technology, MiYOSMART iQ offers clear vision and an optical treatment that helps slow eye growth linked to worsening myopia.
Because they look and feel like standard glasses, children can wear them comfortably during school, sport, and screen use.
HOYA MiYOSMART
Most lenses today only correct vision. They do not help slow myopia progression.
That is why HOYA developed MiYOSMART lenses: an effective myopia treatment that gives your child clear vision and also helps slow myopia progression. It is a safe, non-invasive option that works while your child sees clearly every day.
A 2-year clinical study found that MiYOSMART lenses slowed myopia progression by an average of 60% compared with standard single-vision spectacle lenses. The results were similar across children of Asian and European backgrounds. An 8-year follow-up study showed that the benefits were maintained long term.
MiYOSMART lenses use D.I.M.S. technology to correct the myopic refractive error and provide clear vision. D.I.M.S. technology uses a honeycomb-shaped defocus zone and a clear focus zone with your child’s prescription. This means the lens can correct myopia in the focus zone while helping slow eye growth in the defocus zone.
J&J Abiliti Contact Lenses
The new ACUVUE® Abiliti® 1-Day soft therapeutic lenses for myopia management, from Johnson & Johnson, are daily disposable soft contact lenses made for children’s eyes. They have a smaller diameter to fit smaller eyes and are made from silicone hydrogel to support oxygen flow. Abiliti® 1-Day can help slow myopia progression in myopic children who start treatment between 7 and 12 years old. These lenses are made to provide clear vision without glasses.
Abiliti® 1-Day uses RingBoost™ technology, with special rings on the lens that split light as it enters the eye. This design slows myopia progression while correcting vision simultaneously. Because they are daily disposable, they are easy to wear and care for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book an eye test
Regular eye tests are vital for early diagnosis as many eye conditions may be symptom-free for some time.
Eye health changes with age, and early detection helps protect your vision for the years ahead.
Book your next eye test with your trusted local, independent optometrist.
