Ortho-k lenses correct your vision while you sleep.

Simply insert your ortho-k lenses before bedtime, remove them in the morning, and wake up to a world of clear, natural vision without the need for spectacles or contact lenses. Ortho-k is sometimes called orthokeratology or EyeDream.

Myopia Control - Reduce the progression of short-sightedness

Ortho-k is fantastic for children. Numerous studies on myopia (short-sightedness) and ortho-k have indicated that these lenses can dramatically slow, even stop, the progression of short-sightedness in children. Subsequently they can reduce the risk of developing eye disease in the future.

The improvements vary for each individual child, and the treatment has never been known to exacerbate short-sightedness, making it an excellent and safe option.

Safe, comfortable and effective vision correction

Ortho-k lenses gently reshape the curvature of the eye overnight. The cornea plays a key role in creating a sharp, optical focus. Upon waking, the slight change in cornea curvature is enough to create clear vision for the duration of the day.
In addition, it is believed that the refocusing of light on the peripheral retina can slow down the progression of short-sightedness in children.
Ortho-k has been in use in the UK since 2002 and is only ever fitted by an optical specialist. It is non-invasive, comfortable, effective and safe and has already transformed the lives of thousands of people.

Hoya MiYOSMART lenses use a novel and innovative D.I.M.S. lens design (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) to slow myopia progression. The study measuring the effectiveness of the Hoya MiYOSMART lens technology showed a 59% reduction in myopia progression and a 60% reduction in axial eye growth (the length of the eyeball) when compared to the placebo group wearing normal single vision distance spectacle lenses.

If your child is showing signs of progressive myopia then MiYOSMART lenses may be an excellent option for spectacle correction used either alone or in conjunction with myopia management contact lenses

MiyoSmart lenses are available if your child’s spectacle prescription is under -10.00 and less than 4.00 dioptres of astigmatism.

The D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology is comprised of a clear central zone used to correct the child’s myopia allowing clear vision for schoolwork, sport and watching TV. This is like any normal pair of spectacles. The clever part is the introduction of the multiple defocus segments evenly distributed throughout the mid-periphery of the lens surrounding the central clear zone. The Hoya MiYOSMART lens therefore provides clear vision and myopic defocus simultaneously at all viewing distances.

Hoya MiYOSMART lenses are made from polycarbonate, which is not only highly impact resistant, but also thin, light and offers great UV protection. Meaning Hoya MiYOSMART lenses are perfect for active children.

As children are more likely to damage spectacles and spectacles lenses than adults it is essential that frame and lenses selected for children are up to the task, fit well and are highly durable to avoid eye injury.

Children are also more susceptible to the effects of UV radiation on the eye with approximately 80% of lifetime’s exposure to UV in the eye occurring before the age of 18. The reason for this is a child’s cornea, crystalline lens and vitreous being incredibly clear and therefore transmits more light into the eye. This coupled with children having larger pupils, which again allow more light to enter the eye, and the fact children play outside more than adults means it is important children’s spectacles lenses offer adequate UV protection to avoid future problems such as cataracts and age-related maculopathy. MiyoSmart lenses offer both impact protection and outstanding UV protection.