With the holidays here, many of us are busy planning family outings, outdoor playdates, or even that long-awaited trip. It’s a great time for kids to explore and unwind – but if your child has myopia (shortsightedness), all that extra time in the sun can be a bit tricky for their eyes.

You might’ve heard that letting kids spend more time outside may help slow down the progression of myopia^1,2 (aka shortsightedness). And it’s true! Studies have shown that natural sunlight helps trigger the release of dopamine in the eyes – and that’s a good thing, because it helps prevent the eyeball from growing too long, which is what causes myopia to get worse.

Experts suggest that children get at least 2 hours of outdoor time each day³ – it’s like a daily dose of sunshine for healthier vision!

of outdoor time

recommended daily for children

majority of lifetime UV exposure

happens before this age

But here’s the tricky part…

While outdoor play is great for their eyes, the sun’s UV rays can be harmful – especially to little ones. Kid’s eyes are still developing, which means their pupils are larger and the crystalline lenses of their eyes are more transparent, which allows more UV rays to reach the retina. In fact, the majority of lifetime sun exposure occurs under the age of 21.^4-6 Yikes, right?

We get it – as parents, we’re bombarded with so many “miracle” products for our kids, it’s natural to ask: Is MiYOSMART actually effective, or is it just another fancy name?

In fact, clinical studies have shown that MiYOSMART lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 60%. That’s a pretty big deal – especially when you’re thinking long-term about your child’s eye health. Less progression means lower prescriptions in the future, and potentially a reduced risk of eye conditions later in life.

And the best part?

Kids adapt to them really quickly. They look just like regular glasses (no weird designs or funky tints), and with the Chameleon feature, they automatically darken in the sun – so your little one gets all the protection of sunglasses without ever having to switch pairs.

So yes – they really do work. And they work in a way that fits seamlessly into your child’s daily life, whether they’re at school, at the playground, or running around during the holidays.

Think of MiYOSMART as your child’s little optical sidekick – keeping their vision clear today, and their eye health on track for tomorrow. 👓💪

We all want the best for our kids – and when it comes to their eyes, it’s important to know that what we’re choosing actually works. That’s why it’s so reassuring to know that MiYOSMART lenses aren’t just clever – they’re clinically proven over the long haul.

Long-term success – The lenses continued working year after year, with no “rebound” effect when used consistently.

Safe and sound – No major issues or side effects were reported, giving parents peace of mind.

Easy to get used to – Most kids adapted to wearing the lenses in just a few days.

Works for all kinds of kids – The benefits were seen across different ages and ethnicities.

So, when you choose MiYOSMART, you’re not just picking a pair of glasses – you’re choosing a scientifically backed, parent-approved, kid-friendly solution to protect and support your child’s vision for the future. 🙌

As parents, we do everything we can to set our kids up for success – from healthy meals to good schools and all the love in between. Choosing MiYOSMART lenses is another way to give them the best start, especially when it comes to protecting something as important as their vision.

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You’ve got this – and MiYOSMART is here to help you protect what matters most. ❤️

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* Myopia progression (SER) by 59% and axial elongation (AL) decreased by 60% compared with those wearing SV lenses. Lam CSY, Tang WC, Tse DY, Lee RPK, Chun RKM, Hasegawa K, Qi H, Hatanaka T, To CH. Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses slow myopia progression: a 2-year randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Ophthalmology. Published Online First: 29 May 2019.
^ Lam CS, et al. Myopia control in children wearing DIMS spectacle lens: 6 years results. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 63;2022:ARVO E-Abstract 4247
¹ Ho CL, Wu WF, Liou YM. Dose-Response Relationship of Outdoor Exposure and Myopia Indicators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Various Research Methods. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16(14):2595.
² Jonas JB, Ang M, Cho P, et al. IMI prevention of myopia and its progression. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2021;62(5):6.
³ Shah R.L. et al, Time outdoors at specific ages during early childhood and risk of incident myopia. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science. 2/2017, 58(2) pp 1158-1166.
⁴ Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036-1042.
⁵ Prevent Blindness. Children’s Eyes are More Susceptible to Long-Term Damage from UV Rays. 2011. Available at: https://preventblindness.org/childrens-eyes-are-more-susceptible-to-long-term-damage-from-uv-rays/ (Last accessed 20/02/2023)
⁶ Artigas JM, Felipe A, Navea A, Fandiño A, Artigas C. Spectral transmission of the human crystalline lens in adult and elderly persons: color and total transmission of visible light. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2012;53(7):4076-4084.