HOYA Vision Care has launched its new power range of MiyoSmart spectacle lenses, specifically designed for children suffering from high myopia.
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
“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%.2
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.”
MiyoSmart clear spectacle lenses’ extended power range accommodates both high myopia and astigmatism, with a wider span of prescriptions up to a highest combined power of -13.00D. The lenses are now available in larger lens diameters and with optimised lens edge thickness.3 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.
Since its launch in 2018, more than 10 million MiyoSmart spectacle lenses have been purchased in over 40 countries.4
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References
1. 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.
2. Bullimore MA, Brennan NA. Myopia control: Why each diopter matters. Optom Vis Sci. 2019 Jun;96(6):463-465. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001367.
3. Only applies to clear MiyoSmart spectacle lenses and prescription.
4. Based on number of MiyoSmart spectacle lenses sold as per HOYA Vision Care sales data on file as of October 2024.
