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These are lenses which are fit into regular glasses and reduce the risk of myopia progression. They are a relatively new technology and long-term studies are awaited. But we do know that these lenses are completely harmless and with our experience with about 76 patients we feel that myopia progression does slow down or almost stop. Many of our patients are on combination therapy and along with these lenses are also using low-dose atropine.
There are 2 technologies
What are DIMS and H.A.L.T. technology?
Both of these spectacle lens designs for myopia control have been shown to slow down myopia progression by about half – about 50%.
The Essilor Stellest and Hoya MiYOSMART spectacle lenses have been studied in children aged 8-13 years at the start of treatment, with evidence from two-year clinical trials. Both studies are now reporting 3-year data, indicating that these lenses can be presumed safe and effective in kids aged 8 to 16 years.
The SightGlass DOT lens has been studied in children aged 6 -10 years at the start of treatment. As the newest option, data has only been reported for one year so far.
Special myopia control spectacle lens designs have been shown to slow down myopia progression by about half (about 50%) in their scientific studies. Learn more about this in Understanding expectations in myopia control.
Currently, the top 3 companies that make these are
Both Hoya – MiYOSMART and Essilor – Stellest lenses are available for Rs 16500 for each pair of lenses.
Carl Zeiss has a differential pricing based on eye power and ranges from Rs 7500 for a pair of lenses to Rs 16500.
Pro Tip: Hoya offers you a 6-month guarantee, which means that if the power increases by 0.75 in the first 6 months after getting the glasses then the company would give you new lenses for free.
On the other hand ziess offers a 12 month guarantee for all Eye Solutions patients enrolled in the myopia clinic.
Hoya, Essilor and Zeiss lenses are available at Eye Solutions. Out of the three, we don’t really know which is the best because only long-term studies will reveal that answer. However, irrespective of the lens worn we have seen that myopia progression halts or slows down when these glasses are worn.
HI
Hi
could you pl suggest whether myopia control lenses will be of use for an adult of 24 years old? (having about -7. 0 diopters lenses)
Thanks and regards,
Dakshina Murty K M
Dear Dakshina, you dont need myopia control lenses. You are passed the age of myopia progression.
Myopia does progress in 25-40 age group too. Look up for such data.
any experience in myopia glass usage in adult population?
we dont use myopia control lenses above 15-16-17 years of age.
Dear Dr.
My son, 18 having -10 number, I keep checking his eye twice a year since last ten years and do glass changes as needed, currently he is using high index glasses 1.67 for thinner frame look.. is there any way the number get in control? Will the similar condition can occur to his children as father has condition? any suggestion to use the brands mentioned in this article?
-10 is a high number.
His children may also get a high number but it is not necessary that they get a number. they just might.
Your number wont go completely with laser or lasik and you will need what is known as ICL to get rid of glasses.
hello
I am a icl patient of ‐19 diopter now my glass power has increase again to -5 so what your advice to this matter
How old are you now. ?? and how many years ago was the ICL done,
Do you have any other eye examination reports ?
Hi my son has high power of -12 myopia he is 8 years old and what would you suggest us to get rid of glasses.. how to control
Dear Saba,
You cant really get rid of his glasses. You can however control the number from increasing
reduce screen time
increase outdoor activity
use diluted atropine eye drops
Get special myopia control lenses
Dear Doctor, A couple of questions
1) Is using atropine 0.01% and myopia control lenses additive or are they to be used one at a time only?
2) If to be used exclusively and not in combination – then which is more effective?
3) Any studies on the effectiveness of the 3 brands of lenses?
Hi srini,
1) Yes I believe that the effect is additive. We currently have many children on both and we are seeing very good results.
2) can be used in combination
3) There are many studies available online. Myopia control lenses – hoya, zeiss, essilor.
sir ,I want hoya miyosmart glasses for my 12 year old having power -6 with some cylindrical, where to get them in Jalandhar Punjab
sorry for the late reply
+91 89836 44180 somnath – please call him and he will get it organized for you.
मेरी बेटी का उम्र 13 साल की है। और उसके आंखों का रिपोर्ट sph -1.75, cyl -0.50, Axis 90, and vision 6/6 और L/OS -1.50, -0.50, 90, 6/6 है। और डॉक्टर ने MYOPIA CONTROL LENS का सलाह भी दिया हैं। क्या करना चाहिए…????
Yes karna chahiye
I want to inquire whether Myopia control contact lenses and spectacle lenses are exclusively sold through hospitals or only through prescriptions?
Or, or can they also be bought at optical retail stores or online?
Through which channel it is most commonly sold in India?
Both are usually sold at eye hospitals, however the glass lenses are available at some optical shops. Myopia control contact lenses are not available in India. We are getting these for our patients by import.
You are welcome to call Somnath – +91 82912 51241 if you want any of these. Please let him know that Dr Deepak has asked you to call him.
Dear Sir.
My daughter, 9 years old having -3 eye power, I always keep checking her eyes twice a year. If required I do glass changes as needed, currently she has the following power.
RE – Dsph: -5.00, Dcyl: -1.00, Axis: 10
LE – Dsph: -5.00, Dcyl: -2.00, Axis: 170
Recently I checked and got the above power. Doctor prescribe for Myo-care/Myo-case(which one is correct I don’t know, please rectify me) glass for her eyes. Will it correct the power or will it be good for her, I asked it, just for a second opinion for my daughter.
Thanks in advance.
myopia control lenses by zeiss or hoya are good and yes if possible you should go for them
Hello,
Can we order eye glasses online/phone order with just a prescription? How do we order and what kind of prescription is needed?
We are looking for myopia control (stellest) eye glasses)
My 9 year old has -5.75 and -5.25 powers.
Thank you – Archana
Yes you can order.
Please call somnath – +91 82912 51241
my son 12 years old is having a astigmatism and myopia of 1.25 kindly suggest me which lens to use
Ideally myopia control lenses would be the best
My son, age 10, have sph -13 myopia. I want to know whether myphio control glass are available with -13 number or we have to go with contact lenses -9 along with myphio control lenses with -4 combination. till now I don’t see any company making -13 myopia control lenses. please guide
you are right, -13 is not available. Hope you are using 0.05% atropine eye drops ??
Namaste Dr Deepak
My 10 year old daughter’s eye prescription is -3.5 in both eyes which increased by 1 in a year (it was -2.5 last year)
for work reasons , I am in US and Myopia glasses are not approved here hence not available. Everyone is referring to contact lens, however we think glasses are more comfortable for 10 year old.
Kindly advice
regards
Girish
we think so too. If you would like call somnath and he can courier you the lenses.
Somnath – 8291251241
Namaste Dr Deepak
My 10 year old daughter’s eye prescription is -3.5 in both eyes which increased by 1 in a year (it was -2.5 last year)
For work reasons , I am in US and Myopia glasses are not approved here hence not available. Everyone is referring to contact lens, however we think glasses are more comfortable for 10 year old.
Kindly advice
regards
Deeya
Glasses work great and quite a few of our patients are from the states and canada.
please call somnath – +91 82912 51241
Hi ,
I will need to get Myopia control glasses for my son, aged 8 in Chandigarh. His power is -1.25 and -1.50. Would you be able to recommend where I can find them in Chandigarh. Also, would he need to use the Atropine drops? The doctor has not prescribed the drops, just Myopia control glasses to him.
Thanks,
Neha
we can courier them to chandigarh.
please call 8291251241
Hi, my son is 8 years old. He is very active and he plays sports very often. Would you recommend the Zeiss more as it offers good vision for all viewing angle compared to Hoya? Thank you so much!
No, i think either is fine
need myopia glass
please call somnath on 8291251241
hello, my son is 9 year 6months year old. his number was -.75 6months before but now his number reached to -2.
so please suggest me, is myopia lens will help him?
if yes, then please suggest me which brand should I prefer..
Yes myopia lens will help him.
Hoya or zeiss lenses
Hi , sir could you please suggest whether myopia control lenses will be use for an adult of 23 years old having about minus 2 lenses eyeglass.
not at your age. Only till 15-16 years of age.
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