Myopia control is important because of the risks associated with increasing myopia. Here are 5 things one can do
High myopia can lead to the following eye conditions
Myopia can also affect your child’s life
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.
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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.
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.