Lenses for childhood myopia management
Forecasts indicate that by 2050, nearly 50% of the population will be myopic. It’s essential to act from childhood with lenses like Defocus Kids.
The progression of myopia
Childhood myopia has increased significantly in recent decades. It’s necessary to act during childhood and adolescence, when the visual system is still developing.
Defocus Kids: a solution based on peripheral defocus
PRATS Defocus Kids lenses are based on the peripheral defocus theory, widely used in myopia management.
| Myopic eye | Myopic eye corrected with a standard lens | Myopic eye corrected with DEFOCUS KIDS |
 In a myopic eye, the light beam focuses in front of the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurred. Near vision is unaffected. |   The central image is in focus, while the peripheral image focuses behind the retina. This can stimulate abnormal growth of the eyeball. |  The central image is in focus, while the peripheral image focuses in front of the retina. It does not stimulate abnormal growth of the eyeball. |
In a myopic eye corrected with a standard lens, the peripheral image may focus behind the retina, sending signals that promote eye growth.
DEFOCUS Kids not only corrects vision but also acts as a myopia management tool. | ||
Defocus Kids not only corrects vision, it also acts as a myopia management tool.
In a myopic eye corrected with a standard lens, the peripheral image may be projected behind the retina, sending signals that promote eye growth.
The Defocus Kids design keeps a sharp central image, necessary for good vision, and modifies the peripheral image
so that it forms in front of the retina, helping to reduce the stimulus that can lead to excessive eye growth.
Who isDefocus Kids designed for?
Defocus Kids is indicated for children and adolescents with myopia, especially at early ages and during active growth stages, when controlling progression is most important.
It’s a solution for families looking to go beyond vision correction, choosing a strategy that helps protect the child’s vision in the medium and long term, always under the supervision of a vision care professional.
A holistic approach:habits that matter
Myopia management doesn’t depend on a single solution. In addition to using specific lenses like Defocus Kids, it’s important to support treatment with healthy habits:
More time outdoors
Breaks between tasks
with a close-up view
Periodic reviews
More time outdoors
Breaks between tasks
with a close-up view
Periodic reviews
Follow-up and guidance from the optician-optometrist are key to assess how each case is progressing and adjust the most appropriate strategy at each stage of growth.
Which opticianscan you buy Defocus Kids from?
If you want the little ones in your family to wear Defocus Kids lenses because you want the best for their eyesight, click below and we’ll take you to the Optician Finder. You can request an appointment at the optician of your choice.
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