PRATS LENSES FOR CHILDHOOD MYOPIA
Lenses for childhood myopia are designed to help slow its progression. Before talking about lenses, it’s important to understand this condition and how it develops during childhood.
What is childhood myopia
Childhood myopia is a visual condition in which boys and girls see well up close but have difficulty seeing clearly at a distance.
This happens because the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina rather than on it.
EYE WITHOUT MYOPIA
EYE WITH MYOPIA
Why does childhood myopia occur?
Different factors contribute to the onset and/or increase of childhood myopia: genetics, age of onset, environmental factors, etc.
It is usually caused by atypical eye development: either it develops faster than normal, or its growth doesn’t stop. The result is a longer-than-normal eye length (axial myopia) or ocular structures with too much refractive power (refractive myopia).
If you have little ones around age 6, it’s important to watch for symptoms associated with childhood myopia—especially if there’s a family history.
The importance of detection and monitoring
The WHO predicts that by 2050 half of the world's population will be nearsighted.
Early detection and monitoring are key to preventing it from becoming high myopia (greater than 6 diopters).
If it reaches high levels, the risk of developing eye diseases in the future increases.
How to slow the progressionof childhood myopia?
Among other measures, with healthy lifestyle habits—such as a good balance between screen time and outdoor activities—and the use of appropriate corrective lenses.
Whatlenses for childhood myopia should include
What lenses for childhood myopia should include
Beyond correcting vision so the child can see clearly at a distance, it’s important that lenses take into account how the growing eye behaves and how images are formed.
Conventional myopia lenses provide clear vision, but they can encourage abnormal eye growth, while lenses specifically designed for myopia management are designed not to stimulate it.
Why choose PRATS lenses
At PRATS, we develop specific technologies to treat and correct childhood myopia.
Defocus Kids is a single-vision lens that helps slow the progression of axial myopia. It corrects vision by providing clarity while applying controlled peripheral defocus. This helps reduce myopia progression without negatively affecting comfort or aesthetics.
Enhance their lenses for childhood myopia
Lenses for childhood myopia are always complemented with treatments and solutions that provide additional properties and improve comfort and visual quality.
PROTECTION AND DURABILITY
Thanks to QUARZ XtramaxUV, the lenses are easy to clean and offer greater resistance and durability.
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