ZEISS MyoCare lenses
Give your child a better perspective on life.
Designed specifically for children
We acquire a large part of our knowledge and experience with the help of our eyes. Children learn and grow under the influence of what they see around them. Sight is very important for their development and for their future. So, the question is, can we prevent myopia and ensure that the child develops normally?
ZEISS MyoCare line, lenses for children's glasses
A new eyeglass lens design designed to slow the progression of myopia in children.
Children constantly discover something new for themselves: the first vacation, the first hobby, the first best friend in kindergarten. For them, these are all magical and exciting moments. However, if the child does not have good enough vision, his quality of life deteriorates.
As a result, this can have a negative impact on development, leading to learning difficulties and hindering the full development of the child's potential. It is extremely important to provide the best possible support for a child with rapidly progressing myopia.
That's why the ZEISS MyoCare range consists of lenses specially designed for young patients between the ages of 6 and 12 who wear glasses. ZEISS MyoCare is our best eyeglass lens that slows the progression of myopia. Because every detail seen by a child's eyes is important.
What is myopia?
Myopia is also called nearsightedness, and it is essentially a visual impairment. When a nearsighted person looks at a distant object, a blurred image is created in his eye (on the retina). The child is growing, and her eyes are getting longer. If the elongation of the eye exceeds the age norm, the degree of myopia increases. For example, a symptom of myopia in children may be blurred vision at a distance, making it difficult for them to perform some everyday activities, such as playing sports with a ball or reading from the white board in the classroom.
A schematic representation of the eye showing the lens, cornea, fovea, and retina.
Development of myopia in children
In Asia, almost 90% of urban youth under the age of 20 suffer from myopia.3 But the growing prevalence of myopia is a problem not only in Asia. This trend is observed all over the world.
In comparison, the prevalence of myopia and the risk of juvenile myopia progression are relatively low in Europe. However, myopia is also increasing in this region, with a clear trend towards an increase in prevalence among young people.
How do you influence the progression of myopia in children?
There are various options for slowing the progression of myopia in children, including:
Contact lenses that the child wears only at night
Soft contact lenses for wearing during the day
Eye drops
Special glasses for myopia, which seem to be the most convenient method of correction for small patients.
Regardless of the method of influencing myopia, the way of life also greatly affects the eyes of the child. Studies have actually shown that myopia is less common in children who spend a lot of time outdoors, and myopia progression is usually slower in children who spend a lot of time outdoors.
Myopia control methods
The causes of myopia are complex and multifactorial. Therefore, slowing the progression of myopia in children may involve a combination of optical methods using glasses and contact lenses and the use of pharmaceuticals. However, regardless of which control method is chosen, it should be combined with a healthy lifestyle to achieve the desired result
Listed below are the methods available to control progressive myopia in children
- Orthokeratology
- Soft contact lenses
- Lenses for glasses
- Active outdoor activities
- Pharmaceutical drugs to slow down progressive myopia
- Specialized solution
The MyoCare® line is lenses of a new design that provide good vision and slow down the progression of myopia.
Improve your child's vision. Help her see the world clearly - every little detail of every single moment matters. The ZEISS MyoCare line of lenses is our best solution for slowing the progression of myopia.
How do ZEISS MyoCare lenses work?
The line consists of two types of lens designs designed for children of different ages. An ophthalmologist will recommend lenses of a design that will best suit your child. The development of MyoCare® lenses is based on the innovations of the ZEISS company and more than ten years of experience in creating lenses to combat the progression of myopia.
Why should you choose a MyoCare® lens design for your child?
Vision in ZEISS MyoCare design lenses is as good as in ZEISS monofocal lenses.
Lenses that effectively slow the progression of myopia in children must also be comfortable and provide clear vision to the wearer. That's why the opinion of children who wear MyoCare lenses is so valuable to us. 99% of children who wear ZEISS MyoCare lenses report very good vision at far and near distances, and 100% of them adapted to the lenses within one day.
Children should enjoy life without restrictions. With ZEISS MyoCare lenses, your child will continue to be able to read, play outside, play sports and do many other things.
Tips for effectively controlling myopia
Make sure your child wears his glasses as often as possible:
During the control of myopia, the comfort of wearing is a very important factor that guarantees the effectiveness of the treatment. These lenses are only effective when worn. ZEISS MyoCare lenses are very comfortable to wear. 100% of children said they adapted to MyoCare and MyoCare S lenses within one day.
Try to make your child spend more time outdoors:
studies have shown that to prevent or delay the onset of myopia, it is recommended to regularly spend at least 2 hours in the fresh air a day.
Try to instill in your child good habits for working at a close distance:
reduce the amount of time she spends too much time at close range, such as playing with a smartphone or tablet. If your child likes to read, make sure he takes regular breaks. Avoid working distances of less than 20 cm.
Make sure your child has regular eye exams:
early detection of the problem is very important not only for correcting the child's vision, but also allows you to start intervention as early as possible and slow down the progression of myopia. All children over the age of 5 should have their eyes checked at least once a year until they reach the age of 18-20.