HOYA Vision Care has announced the launch of its new power range of MiyoSmart spectacle lenses, specifically designed for children suffering from high myopia.
The extended power range provides MiyoSmat spectacle lenses for patients with a broader range of negative and cylindrical powers. As well, the new range has a slimmer edge thickness compared to previous MiyoSmart spectacle lenses. With a larger diameter, these lenses can be housed in a wider selection of frames to suit individual requirements and preferences.
High myopia, a severe form of myopia, is rapidly becoming a global health concern. It is predicted to affect 938 million people – or 9.8% of the global population by 2050.1
High myopia carries an increased risk of myopic macular degeneration and potentially irreversible blindness later in life from its complications.2 In many cases, myopia will progress if left untreated; a recent expert consensus on the management of childhood high myopia concluded that it is difficult, if not impossible, to predict when its progression will stop due to the multitude of variables that influence it.3
Within the new power range extension, MiyoSmart spectacle lenses are now available in larger lens diameters and with optimised lens edge thickness
“There is an urgent need to provide comprehensive solutions for children with high myopia as early as possible in order to reduce the risk of myopia-related complications in later life,” said Dr Natalia Vlasak, Global Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs at HOYA Vision Care.
“Slowing down the progression of myopia by just one diopter can reduce the risk of myopic maculopathy by 40%.4 With the extension of MiyoSmart’s power range to treat high myopia, it is not too late for these children to preserve their vision health for the future.”
HOYA Vision Care said the extended power range of its MiyoSmart clear spectacle lenses accommodates both high myopia and astigmatism, with a wider span of prescriptions up to a highest combined power of -13.00D.
Within the new power range extension, MiyoSmart spectacle lenses are now available in larger lens diameters and with optimised lens edge thickness.5 The increased lens diameters mean that the lenses can be housed in larger frames, accommodating older children and teenagers with larger pupillary distances in addition to those who choose these frames for aesthetic reasons.
John Goltermann Lassen, CEO of HOYA Vision Care said, “With myopia and high myopia on the rise globally, concern for children’s eyecare is at an all-time high. At HOYA Vision Care, we are committed to continuously evolving our treatment solutions to support eye care professionals in providing the best care possible for every child with myopia.”
Since its launch in 2018, more than 10 million MiyoSmart spectacle lenses have already been purchased in over 40 countries worldwide.6
References
- Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global prevalence of myopia and high myopia and temporal trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016 May;123(5):1036-1042. doi: 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.
- HOYA data on file: Expert consensus – Myopia Management in High Myopia. 04/2024.
- Bullimore MA, Brennan NA. Myopia control: Why each diopter matters. Optom Vis Sci. 2019 Jun;96(6):463-465. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001367.
- Only applies to clear MiyoSmart spectacle lenses and prescription.
- Based on number of MiyoSmart spectacle lenses sold as per HOYA Vision Care sales data on file as of October 2024.
