Hoya Miyosmart: An effective, non-invasive form of Myopia Control

Has your child recently had an eye examination and myopia control was recommended? Or are you concerned your child is developing myopia?

For some parents, the effective methods of myopia control such as hard and soft contact lenses, or atropine eye drops can seem daunting. Thankfully Hoya has come out with a new spectacle lens called Miyosmart that provides effective myopia control and is noninvasive.

Myopia is a condition that results in distant objects appearing blurry, commonly termed short-sightedness. This is a big issue globally - approximately half of the population will be short-sighted by 2050. This often is due to elongation of the eyeball (increase in the axial length of the eye), and often begins in school aged children. The cause of myopia is currently unknown, however we are aware that both genetics (having one or more parents that are myopic), and our lifestyle (more close work during the day, and less time spent outdoors) play an important role in development and progression of myopia.

Myopia control is used to slow the progression of myopia. This is important because development of myopia can negatively impact our eye health. It increases the risk of developing certain diseases such as retinal detachments, cataract, and glaucoma.

As mentioned previously, myopia control can be achieved in different ways including hard contact lenses (orthokeratology), soft contact lenses, and atropine eye drops. Progressive/ bifocal glasses can also be used, however these are traditionally less effective. Hoya’s new Miyosmart lens works in a similar way to the contact lens methods mentioned above. Whilst providing clear central vision, they also cause some mild defocus on the peripheral retina, providing a stimulus to slow myopia progression. This defocus is not noticed by the wearer of the glasses once they have adapted to them. Hoya Miyosmart lenses have been shown to reduce myopia progression by about 60%, which is just as effective as the contact lens methods or atropine drops used currently, and is non-invasive. They are also made from a lens material that is more impact resistant and contains UV protection to further protect your child’s eyes.

If you think your child might be developing myopia, or you are concerned about the risk of them developing myopia because you yourself are myopic, make an appointment with one of our team at Wanganui Eyecare on 06 345 4665, or email reception@wanganuieyecare.co.nz.