ZEISS MyoCare lenses
Give your child a better outlook on life.
A large portion of what we learn and experience occurs through our eyes. Kids learn and grow through what they see. Their vision makes a huge difference in their development and for their future. So, the question is, can we prevent myopia to ensure normal development?
ZEISS MyoCare portfolio, lenses for children’s glasses
New spectacle lens designs to manage myopia progression in children.

Children always have something new to discover: their first vacation, their first hobby, or their first best friend in preschool. These are magical, fascinating moments for them. However, if a child doesn't have optimum vision, it impedes their quality of life. Their development can consequently suffer, leading to learning difficulties and causing the child to fall short of their full potential.1,2 It’s important to provide the best possible support for those with rapid myopia progression.
That's why ZEISS MyoCare portfolio consists of lenses that are specially designed for young spectacle wearers between the ages of 6 and 12. ZEISS MyoCare is our best spectacle lens solution designed to slow down the progression of myopia. Because through children’s eyes, every detail counts.
What is myopia?
Myopia is also called nearsightedness, and it is basically a form of visual impairment. When a nearsighted person looks into the distance, a blurred image is produced in the eye (on the retina). As children grow, their eyes become longer. If the eye elongation is more than it should be at a given age, the level of myopia increases. For example, some myopia symptoms in children could be that they struggle to see clearly in the distance, so they struggle to do everyday activities such as playing ball sports or reading the white board in the front of a classroom.

Development of myopia in children
In Asia, almost 90% of young people in urban areas below the age of 20 are myopic.3 But the growing prevalence of myopia is not only a problem in Asia. This trend is also emerging globally.
In comparison, the prevalence of myopia and risk of juvenile myopia progression is relatively low in Europe. Still, myopia is also becoming more common across the region, with a clear trend of higher myopia prevalence in the younger population.4
How do you treat myopia progression in children?
There are multiple options for myopia progression treatments in kids, including:
- Contact lenses worn by the child at night only
- Soft contact lenses for daytime wear
- Eye drops
- Special myopia glasses, which tends to be the most comfortable treatment method for young patients.
Regardless of the myopia treatment, lifestyle also has a strong influence on children’s eyes. In fact, studies have shown that myopia is less common among children who spend a lot of time outdoors or, and if a myopic child is outside frequently, myopia progression tends to be slower.
Treatment methods for myopia management
Myopia has complex and multifactorial causes. Therefore, managing myopia progression in children can involve a combination of optical treatments with glasses and contact lenses as well as pharmaceuticals. However, regardless of the chosen myopia management approach, it should be combined with a healthy lifestyle to achieve the desired treatment outcome.7
The following methods are available for treating progressive myopia in children
Corneal reshaping (Orthokeratology)

Specialised rigid contact lenses are worn overnight to temporarily change the curvature of the cornea and allow clear vision during the day.
Soft contact lenses

Soft contact lenses with special centre-distance designs worn during the day that simultaneously create clear and defocused areas in the back of the eye (on the retina).
Spectacle lenses

The least invasive and most accessible method that does not have the risks and side effects associated with other solutions. The advantage of special spectacle lens designs is that it corrects vision and controls the progression of myopia at the same time.
Outdoor activities

Frequent outdoor activity, consisting of a minimum of 2 hours of intermittent outdoor time per day including additional outdoor time after school, is recommended to prevent or delay the onset of myopia.8
Pharmaceuticals for progressive myopia

This involves the application of pharmaceutical products, for example low doses of atropine drops.
A specialised solution

Progressive myopia in children must be corrected with a specialised visual aid that gives the child clear, comfortable vision, while also managing the progression. Unfortunately, it is most often treated with standard spectacle or contact lenses. These visual aids only correct the current state of myopia but cannot slow down myopia progression.
ZEISS MyoCare is a new lens design that addresses good vision and myopia progression.
MyoCare® portfolio - New lens designs that addresses good vision and myopia progression.
Enhance your child’s vision. Let them see their world clearly – every little detail of every single moment counts. The ZEISS MyoCare lens portfolio is our best spectacle lens solution aimed to slow down the progression of myopia.
How do ZEISS MyoCare lenses work?
The portfolio consists of two lens designs based on age. Your eye care professional will recommend the most suitable lens design for your child. MyoCare® is backed by ZEISS innovation and more than a decade of experience in developing lenses to manage myopia progression.
Why should you choose MyoCare® lens designs for your child?
Vision with ZEISS MyoCare designs is as good as with ZEISS single vision lenses.9
A lens that is effective in managing myopia progression in children, should also be comfortable and give the wearer clear vision. This is why we value the opinion of children who wear MyoCare so much. 99% of children wearing ZEISS MyoCare claim that their distance and near vision is very good, and 100% adapted to the lenses within one day.9
Children should be able to have fun without any restrictions. When wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses, your child will still be able to read, play outdoors, do sports and more.
Tips for effectively managing myopia
Out in the sun – and feeling fine.
UV protection for kids' eyes.
Effective protection against harmful UV radiation is a must-have with any spectacle lenses, especially for children's sensitive eyes. Full UV protection comes standard with all clear ZEISS myopia management lenses. This way your child can have fun in the sun without damaging their eyes.
Greater visual comfort and scratch resistance – ideal for kid's glasses.
Also available for ZEISS MyoCare: ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect. Blue light protection for children with myopia who find blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, LEDs, TVs and computer screens distracting. This includes integrated premium protection against scratches and a special dirt-resistant coating.
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