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HOYA MiYOSMART lens withDIMS technology
MiYOSMART
HOYA Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA is a leading global medical technology company and supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products
HOYA has now introduced the MiYOSMART lens with patented DIMS technology, after a very successful two-year clinical trial
This new, non-invasive myopia management solution for children of all ages was developed in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Technology. HOYA's Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) technology is the science behind the new lens
MiYOSMART
This technology has already received a number of awards, such as the prestigious Silmo d'Or, the Grand Award and the gold medal in 46th Geneva
International Exhibition of Inventions
Results from the two-year clinical trial conducted in Hong Kong showed that children wearing DIMS lenses had a 60% reduction in myopia progression compared to those wearing single vision lenses, providing strong evidence that disorientation lenses are an effective option for the management of myopiaHOYA's patented DIMS technology works by creating a myopic focus effect that slows the progression of myopia and axial elongation in myopic children. MiYOSMART offers UV protection
-Impact resistant
-Thin and light
-UV protection
Childhood myopia on the rise
One of the reasons for the increase in myopia in children is the modern lifestyle. The increasing incidence of myopia in children is something that concerns experts on a global scale
Apart from genetics, myopia is also caused by environmental factors such as urbanization and modern lifestyle
These changes result in a shift of life's activities indoors and an increase in the time spent by children Myopia rates increased during the pandemic when lockdowns were implemented and schooling was done via computer
While using computers or tablets for classes and work may be unavoidable, there are ways to reduce symptoms in children
These include looking away from the screen every 20 minutes, remembering to blink frequently, sitting with good posture and taking short breaks at regular intervals
For children under 10, parents should limit screen time to no more than two hours per day, with breaks in between. Children need time for creative play, physical activities and outdoor time
Myopia can also be managed with contact lenses
