There is a developing epidemic of myopia (short-sightedness) and it is a Global concern. Annual myopia progression rate is most rapid under 10 years of age. Significantly greater rates of progression can be seen especially in children with high myopia.

Myopia is characterised by an elongation of the eyeball as a child grows and the prevalence of this has been increasing.

If current myopia trends continue, around 56% of the European population will be affected by the condition by 2050.

The issue is the underlying medical problems that potentially accompany all people with myopia across a lifetime. These include structural abnormalities such as glaucoma, retinal degeneration, tears and detachments alongside the possibility of loss of central vision by myopic macular degeneration. Tragically, any of these conditions are potentially blinding.

The risk of these conditions increases as the level of myopia increases.

Hoya Miosmart Myopia Control lenses use non-invasive D.I.M.S. Technology to provide a full vision correction whilst the ring-shaped treatment zone slows down myopia progression. The combination of the focus zone and treatment zone provides clear vision and manages myopia simultaneously.

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Myopia Progression can also be slowed down using specialist Contact Lenses