Myopia Control in Children: New Special Lenses and Glasses
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Slowing down myopia in children is now possible! With new myopia control contact lenses and spectacle lenses, protect your child’s vision for the future. At Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital, we monitor with corneal topography and axial length measurement.
Why Is Myopia Increasing in Children?
Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming increasingly common among children worldwide. Longer screen time, less outdoor activity, and genetics play a key role. If myopia starts at an early age, the risk of progression is much higher, leading to high myopia and serious eye problems later in life (such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataract).
New Technologies to Slow Down Myopia
Today, we are not only correcting the prescription, but also controlling the progression of myopia. Two major innovations are now available:
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Myopia control contact lenses – specially designed to slow down eye growth. (Acuvue Abiliti 1-day lens)
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Myopia control spectacle lenses – innovative optical design that helps reduce the progression of myopia.
- MiYOSMART (Hoya)
- Description: These are eyeglass lenses with DIMS (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology, focused on myopia control.
- Effectiveness: It slows down the progression of myopia by approximately 60%; this effectiveness lasts for 6 years.
- Definitive Scientific Support: In clinical studies, DIMS (MiyoSmart) lenses significantly reduced the progression of myopia and axial elongation compared to single vision (SVSL) lenses.
- ZEISS Myopia Management Lenses: ZEISS MyoCare and MyoCare S
- Description: Specially designed lenses to slow down the progression of myopia in children (12 years and under).
- Advantage: Provides clear and comfortable vision while contributing to long-term eye health.
These solutions are widely used worldwide and now available in Turkey.
Our Difference at Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital
We go beyond routine prescription checks. We scientifically track myopia with advanced technology:
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Corneal topography: creates a map of the cornea to track changes.
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Axial length measurement: measures the front-to-back length of the eye, the key indicator of myopia progression.
This way, parents can clearly see the progression of their child’s myopia with measurable data.
Recommendations for Parents
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Ensure yearly eye examinations.
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Encourage outdoor time.
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Limit close-up activities (reading, screens) for long hours.
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Ask your doctor about myopia control lenses and glasses.
FAQ
Can myopia be cured?
No, myopia can’t be reversed, but its progression can be slowed down.
Are myopia control lenses safe?
Yes, they are designed for children and internationally approved.
Why is monitoring important?
Because prescription alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Axial length monitoring helps prevent high myopia in the future.
Conclusion
Controlling myopia progression in children is essential for long-term eye health. At Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital, we offer comprehensive care with myopia control lenses, glasses, corneal topography, and axial length measurement.
📞 Contact us for more information or to book an appointment.
Son Güncelleme 2 September 2025 Saat 12:47 pm
