Today, the number of Myopic (nearsighted) kids are increasing at an early age.
It’s not just about needing glasses to see the board at school, it’s about protecting their eye health at long-term. If unmanaged, Myopia can progress quickly, leading to higher prescriptions need, thicker glasses lenses and a bigger risk for serious eye conditions in later stages in life.
The good news in all of this? Parents have now access to different innovative solutions that don’t just correct vision, but also slows down Myopia Progression.
One of the leading options, now available at Optique et Vision branches, is the MiYOSMART Lenses, developed by Hoya with award-winning technology.
What every parent should know about their kids Myopia
What is Myopia? It happens when the eyeball grows too long or the cornea gets too curved, which will make the light focus in front of the retina instead on it directly.
This will lead to distance objects appearing blurry while near vision is stays clear.
As Myopia Increases so does your kids’ lenses. Why is it a concern?
As you child’s prescription increases, their lenses become thicker. These lenses:
• Feel heavier and less comfortable
• Distort peripheral (side) vision
• Makes the frame sit awkwardly on the nose and ears
• Can affect the kid’s confidence because of how they look .
This is one of the reasons why slowing down Myopia at an early stage is important. Not just for their eye health, but also to reduce the chances of ending up with very thick lenses.
What are MiYOSMART lenses ?
MiYOSMART lenses are smart solutions backed by science.
Unlike regular single-vision lenses that only corrects blurred vision (the symptom), MiYOSMART lenses uses D.I.M.S (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology.
This technology, corrects your child’s sight while also creating a special “Treatment Zone” in the middle of lens.
This zone gently signals the eye to slow down its elongation, thus controlling Myopia progression.
Are there real Results parents can trust ? How effective are the MiYOSMART Lenses?
Other than the DIMS technology, real results is what makes the MiYOSMART lenses stand out. Studies have shown that children wearing these lenses have their Myopia progress about 50-60% more slowly than those wearing single-vision glasses.
To put it simply :
• With regular single-vision glasses, a kid might see their prescription double in two years
• With MiYOSMART lenses, that same child’s prescription might only increase by half.
This will give us :
• Thinner, lighter lenses for your kid as they grow
• Less strain on the eyes in long run
• A lower risk of developing serious eye conditions in later stages
MiYOSMART helps keep things much more stable, giving your child clearer and more comfortable vision.
What to expect as next steps ?
Fitting Myopia lenses is simple and child-friendly :
• Initial eye check-up : Their vision is measured on a yearly basis, ensuring MiYOSMART or other Myopia Control lenses are suitable.
• Frame Selection : Frames are chosen to fit well and allow the lens technology to work properly.
• Lens Fitting : the lenses are mounted with care to make sure the treatment zones align correctly.
• First Follow-up : Check up within two weeks to ensure comfort and adaptation are met.
• Regular Monitoring : Follow up at 3 months, 6 months, and yearly will help track progress and make the adjustments needed.
Parents feel reassured; most children adapt quickly, often within days.
Can Myopia be Reversed ?
At the moment, Myopia can not be reversed, once the eye has elongated, it doesn’t shrink back. However, our goal is to slow it down and stop its progression, and that is where MiYOSMART and other Myopia management strategies and technologies make a difference.
At Optique et Vision, our professional opticians are trained to know how to guide parents support their kids in every step :
• In-store visual acuity screening to detect possible signs of Myopia.
• Referral to an ophthalmologist when myopia is suspected, for a full medical diagnosis.
• Personalized recommendations based on the child’s age and lifestyle.
• Regular follow-up in-store to monitor progression and adjust the optical solution if necessary.
Our goal: to slow down myopia from its progression to preserve your kid’s eyesight and ensure a brighter, clearer future.
What else can we do to help prevent or Slow Kids Myopia progression?
It’s not only in the technology, your kids lifestyle plays a big role too. Alongside with Myopia management tools, here are ways parents can help:
• More outdoor time : More that 2 hours a day with activities outside
• Limit scree time and close-up activities
• Make sure they use good lighting
• Know your family history (it can be hereditary)
• Schedule Regular vision exams for early detection and action
Protect your Child's Vision Today and Tomorrow. How?
MiYOSMART lenses are a breakthrough in kid’s eye care.
With their proven ability to slow Myopia progression by about 50%, they give them the clarity they want today the protection they need for the future.
If your child shows signs of Myopia or already wears glasses, check with your eyecare professionals on the solutions available and if MiYOSMART is the right choice for them.
With the right solution, regular check-ups and correct lifestyle, you can give your kid the gift of healthier vision and brighter tomorrow.
Wishing your child, a successful and bright academic year!
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