Is your child short-sighted? They’re not alone. Short-sightedness, also known as myopia, has become an epidemic. At present, around 30% of the world is thought to be myopic, with that figure expected to rise to almost 50% by 2050.
For a child that is short sighted, glasses are usually prescribed to correct their vision, however MiYOSMART glasses go one step further. They also slow down the progression of myopia, reducing the risk of complications associated with high myopia as your child gets older. Let’s find out more…
Myopia is where close-up objects can be seen clearly but distance vision is blurry and out of focus. It happens when the shape of your eye is elongated, so that the light entering your eye focuses in front of your retina instead of on it.
More children are being diagnosed with myopia than ever before and at younger ages too. There are several reasons for this and too much time spent looking at screens, be it for school or leisure, is thought to be a prominent factor. Another known risk factor is one or both parents being myopic.
While being short-sighted may not seem like more than just an inconvenience, it does increase the risk of developing more serious eye conditions in adulthood, especially if your prescription gets worse over time. Glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment are among the eye diseases that can develop for individuals with myopia.
Thankfully, new technology has now been developed to help protect your child’s future vision. The award winning and innovative MiYOSMART spectacle lenses use a special technology called a myopic defocus effect, which has been clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia. A 2-year clinical trial showed that just by wearing these glasses, progression can be slowed by an average of 60%. That means your child is much less likely to end up with a high myopia prescription and the accompanying risks.
Designed with kids in mind, MiYOSMART glasses are worn just like regular glasses, and are also impact resistant, water repellent and provide excellent UV protection.
To book your child’s eye test and find out more about MiYOSMART lenses, contact one of our opticians in Dorset, Somerset or Greater London, and our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.