Innovative management of myopia in children
A safe, effective and easy solution to slow the progression of myopia in children with Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses.
What is myopia?
Myopia (also known as myopia) is a refractive error of the eyes, which is characterised by impaired vision of distant objects. This happens when light rays passing through the optical system cross in front of the retina – myopes have an elongated eyeball, or
their cornea is too prominent.
Myopia in children is a growing problem worldwide. If one parent is myopic, the child is at increased risk of myopia. If both parents are myopic, the risk increases to 35-60%. Regardless of heredity, children acquire myopia by spending a lot of time in front of smart technology devices. Depending on the size of the myopia, the risk of developing future eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal detachment or cataracts increases.
Myopia in children usually appears between the ages of 6 and 14 and stabilises around 18 years of age.
Spectacle lenses for myopia management
In 2015, it was estimated that 23% of the world’s population is myopic. By 2050, this figure is projected to increase to 50% due to lifestyle changes.
Today, myopia in children can be controlled, not just corrected. To avoid long-term vision problems, it is best to start treating myopia as early as possible.
Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses are an innovative solution to slow down the progression of myopia in children in an easy, safe, effective and non-invasive way.
Up to 40%
Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses can slow myopia progression by up to 40%
Net 40%
Evidence shows that stopping 1 diopter of myopia in childhood can reduce the future development of retinal diseases by up to 40%
By wearing the correct spectacles to manage the progression of myopia and visiting your child’s eye doctor regularly, it is possible to reduce the progression of myopia if it is related to the lengthening of the eyeball.
Benefits of Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses
Traditional spectacle lenses provide clear central vision but are not designed to correct peripheral defocus.
Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses for myopia management refract light so that the rays are focused on the retina, slowing down the lengthening of the eye and controlling the progression of myopia.
95%
children’s lenses adapt very easily to
MyCon™ spectacles
92%
children felt comfortable with these lenses
93%
ophthalmologists have seen a reduction in the progression of myopia
Rodenstock MyCon™ children’s spectacle lenses are available in a variety of indexes, allowing flexible adaptation to your child’s needs. Most importantly, they are both thinner and lighter than many other myopia-reducing spectacle lenses on the market.
Recommendations:
- Suitable for children aged 4-6 to 12-14 years who are myopic or at risk of myopia.
- For permanent wear, not recommended for interchange with traditional spectacle lenses.
- Easy adaptation. Lenses for myopia management are worn until myopia progresses.
- Myopia monitoring (every 6 months) with ophthalmologist consultation is essential.
GLC compensation for spectacle lenses
As much as 70% of the cost of spectacle lenses is reimbursed for all children up to the age of 7, regardless of visual acuity. More details on reimbursable spectacle lenses for children click here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is myopia?
Myopia (also known as myopia) is a refractive error of the eyes, which is characterised by impaired vision of distant objects.
Are children’s spectacle lenses reimbursed at Optikos pasaul?
Even the National Health Insurance Funds reimburse 70% of the price of spectacle lenses, for all children up to 7 years. Click here for more details .
At what age should a child have their first eye examination?
Children should have their first eye test at 6-12 months of age, then at 3 years of age, and then annually once they start school. Regular eye examinations help to spot early vision problems that can affect learning and development.
Is it possible to slow the progression of myopia?
With the correct wearing of spectacles to manage the progression of myopia and regular visits to your child’s eye doctor, it is possible to reduce the progression of myopia by up to 40% if it is related to the lengthening of the eyeball.
What are the advantages of Rodenstock MyCon™ children’s spectacle lenses?
Rodenstock MyCon™ spectacle lenses for myopia management refract light so that the rays are focused on the retina, slowing the lengthening of the eye and controlling the progression of myopia. “MyCon™ spectacle lenses are available in a variety of indices and are both thinner and lighter than most other spectacle lenses on the market for slowing myopia
