Myopia Control in Children: New Specialty Lenses and Contact Lenses It is now possible to stop the progression of myopia in children! Protect your child's future with new special contact lenses and myopia control lenses. Regular follow-up with corneal topography and axial length measurement at Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital. Why is Myopia Increasing in Children? In …
Myopia Control in Children: New Specialty Lenses and Contact Lenses
It is now possible to stop the progression of myopia in children! Protect your child’s future with new special contact lenses and myopia control lenses. Regular follow-up with corneal topography and axial length measurement at Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital.
Why is Myopia Increasing in Children?
In recent years, myopia (nearsightedness) has become increasingly common in children. Long-term screen use, spending less time outdoors and genetic factors play an important role in the increase in myopia. If myopia starts at an early age, the risk of progression is higher and high myopia can lead to serious problems that threaten eye health (retinal tears, glaucoma, cataracts).
New Technologies to Slow Myopia
Now we can not only correct the number of glasses, we can also control the progression of myopia. Specially developed for this:
- Myopia control contact lenses – lenses designed specifically for the child’s eye structure to help slow down myopia.
- Myopia control lenses – lenses that help to slow down the growth of the eye thanks to a special optical design: Hoya Myosmart and ZEISS MyoCare and MyoCare S. These methods have become widely used around the world and are now available in Turkey.
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1. MiYOSMART (Hoya)
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Description: Myopia control-oriented lenses with DIMS (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology.
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Effect: Slows myopia progression by about 60%; this effect lasts for 6 years
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Strong Scientific Support: in a clinical trial, DIMS (MiyoSmart) lenses significantly reduced myopia progression and axial elongation compared to single vision (SVSL) lenses
2. ZEISS Myopia Management Lenses: ZEISS MyoCare and MyoCare S
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Description: Specially designed lenses to slow the progression of myopia in children (12 years and under).
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Advantage: Contributes to long-term eye health while providing clear and comfortable vision
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Our Difference at Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital
We do not only measure spectacle size. We follow myopia with scientific methods:
- Corneal topography: By mapping the cornea, we follow changes on the surface of the eye.
- Axial length measurement: We measure the anteroposterior length of the eye, which indicates the actual progression of myopia.
This allows parents to see their child’s myopia progression in numbers and closely monitor treatment.
Advice for Parents
- Have your child have regular eye examinations every year.
- Increase time spent outdoors.
- Limit prolonged book/screen use in close proximity.
- Ask your doctor about special glasses and lenses for myopia control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can myopia be completely cured?
No, myopia can be corrected with glasses or contacts, but its progression can be stopped or slowed down.
Are myopia control lenses safe?
Yes, they are specially developed and internationally approved products for children.
Why is follow-up important?
Because just looking at the number is not enough. If the increase in axial length is not controlled, high myopia may develop in the future.
Conclusion
Controlling your child’s myopia is very important for their future eye health. As Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital, we offer comprehensive follow-up with myopia control lenses, special contact lenses, corneal topography and axial length measurement with our modern technology and experienced team.
📞 Contact us for more information and appointments.
