Why Offer Children Myopia Control Lenses

At Kodak Lens Vision Centres, we know that myopia is an epidemic. Myopia is a type of vision, which is commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia is established when the point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry. Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see near object(s) clearly. The blurriness of far objects depends on the severity of myopia. Since intermediate and near vision is highly used because of digital devices and reading, myopia is a growing concern especially in a child’s vision development.

In this blog post, we will show you and explain the technology of three myopia control lenses offered at Kodak Lens Vision Centres. These innovative ophthalmic lenses can make a difference in a child’s vision development. All myopia control solutions are to slow down the progression of myopia so that eye health risks are lowered and a better quality of life is achieved. Read below to learn about Miyosmart, Stellest and MiSight!

Miyosmart Lenses

What is Miyosmart?

Miyosmart by Hoya is a specially designed spectacle lens that uses D.I.M.S (defocus integrated multiple segments) technology to help slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. After a 2 year clinical study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, it was shown to slow down myopia progression by 60% (versus single vision).

How does it work?

The progression of myopia can be due to the eyeball growing too long, or the power of the cornea (front surface of the eye) is too strong, which causes the light rays to focus in front of the eyeball. Glasses help move the light rays to the focal point located at the macula (structure of the retina responsible for central vision).

The lens is divided into a clear central zone and surrounded by multiple segments of defocus. These specialized segments focus peripheral (side) light in front of the retina which creates signals for the eye to slow down growth. These lenses must be worn full time in order for it to be beneficial.

Miyosmart is a great option for children where contact lenses may not be an option. It provides clear vision with the benefit of myopia control.

Stellest Lenses

What is Stellest?

Stellest by Essilor is a specially designed spectacle lens that uses H.A.L.T (highly aspheric lenslet target) technology to help slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. After a 2 year clinical study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, it was shown to slow down myopia progression by 67% (versus single vision)

How does it work?

The progression of myopia can be due to the eyeball growing too long, or the power of the cornea (front surface of the eye) is too strong, which causes the light rays to focus in front of the eyeball. Glasses help move the light rays to the focal point located at the macula (structure of the retina responsible for central vision).

The lens contains a clear central zone and alternating rings of aspherical lenslets. This combination bends light to create a volume signal for the eye to slow down growth. These lenses must be worn full time in order for it to be beneficial.

Stellest is a great option for children where contact lenses may not be an option. It provides clear vision with the benefit of myopia control.

MiSight Spectacle Lenses

What is MiSight Spectacle Lenses?

Over the past 20 years, the rate of childhood myopia has increased significantly and children are becoming myopic at a younger age. MiSight spectacle lenses uses Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT), which incorporates thousands of microscopic light-scattering elements that reduces retinal contrast. Reducing contrast between adjacent photoreceptors helps sllow abnormal growth in young eyes.

Their research has proven to slow the progression of nearsightedness by 59% and axial length by 38%, on average, in children with full time wear over 2 years. MiSight spectacle lenses offers significant myopia control while maintaining the clearest vision without any peripheral blur. 

How does it work?

Research provides us with insights into how myopia might potentially develop. This led to the hypothesis that axial elongation in myopia is due to high amounts of contrast being detected by the retina over time. This fits with the idea that children who experience a lot of high contrast. For example, many typical indoor activities are more likely to develop myopia then children who spend more time outdoors.

Diffusion Optics Technology is an exciting innovation in myopia management for myopic children. Diffusion Optics Technology is the application of thousands of micro dots on a spectacle lens over large treatment zones that softly scatter light as it passes through. This light scattering slightly reduces contrast at all distances while correcting vision.

By slightly reducing high contrast light on the retina, our clinical research has proven a reduction in the progression of myopia over time. MiSight spectacle lenses with Diffusion Optics Technology; your first step in myopia management.

Miyosmart vs Stellest vs MiSight

The Miyosmart, Stellest and MiSight are all spectacles lenses which contain innovative technology designed to help slow down the progression of myopia.

This chart will help you understand the similarities and differences between the three lenses. Please see below.

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*MiSight Spectacle Lenses is available to order after August 26, 2024.