Children Myopia Control

SWISSCOAT Vision Center: Leading Myopia Control Solutions in Hong Kong

At SWISSCOAT Vision Center, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge myopia (short-sightedness) control services for children. Our team of experienced optometrists ensures the optimal eye health of your child, recommending personalized solutions to effectively slow down the progression of myopia.

Book a consultation today to Explore Our Myopia Control Services for Children.


Understanding Myopia in Children

Myopia poses a significant health concern for children in Hong Kong, with research revealing alarming statistics. The prevalence of myopia (-0.50D or above) among children aged 6 and 12 stands at 18.3% and 61.5%, respectively. These figures underscore Hong Kong's high incidence of myopic children globally. Furthermore, high myopia (-6.00D or above) is linked to serious eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment, emphasizing the need to control its rapid progression in children.

For comprehensive eye check-ups and information on myopia control methods, contact us at +852 3579 4763.

Myopia Control Lenses: A Proactive Approach

The prevalence of myopia, especially among children, has spurred increased interest in controlling its progression. SWISSCOAT Vision Center offers various myopia control methods, including:

Multifocal Eyeglasses:

Specifically designed for children, these glasses have different prescriptions in different parts of the lens, potentially slowing down myopia progression. Explore our SWISSCOAT Kids Protech and KidsPro Myopia Control lenses for effective results.

Defocus Eyeglasses:

Intentionally inducing mild myopic defocus in the peripheral visual field, these glasses aim to influence eye growth and reduce myopia progression. Discover SWISSCOAT MYOLock 1088 and MYO Protech Myopia Control defocus lenses for advanced solutions.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K):

Specially designed rigid gas permeable contact lenses reshape the cornea overnight, providing clear vision during the day without glasses or lenses. Ideal for ages 7 and above, those with rapidly progressing myopia, and individuals not suitable for LASIK surgery.

Ortho-K: A Gold Standard for Nearsightedness Control

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) stands out as a proven and effective method for myopia control. By using specially designed lenses at nighttime, optometrists can reshape the cornea, achieving clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Ortho-K is suitable for ages 7 and above, especially for those with rapidly progressing myopia and individuals unsuitable for LASIK surgery.

Consider Ortho-K for effective myopia control with pros including maintained vision throughout the day, suitability for sports enthusiasts, and reversibility of the Ortho-K effect.

Pros and Cons of Ortho-K: Making Informed Choices

Pros:
  • Good vision can be maintained throughout the day after lens removal.
  • Effective in slowing myopic progression in children.
  • Ortho-K can reduce myopia of 5.00D within two weeks.
  • A safe alternative to LASIK with reversible effects.
    • Cons:
  • Ortho-K is not a cure for myopia; its effects wear off after ceasing lens wear.
  • Aftercare consultations are necessary for effectiveness and safety.
  • Potential complications such as solution sensitivity and corneal infection exist, emphasizing the importance of strict compliance.
  • Other Myopia Control Methods: Multifocal Contact Lenses and Atropine Eye Drops

    • Ortho-K is not a cure for myopia; its effects wear off after ceasing lens wear. Aftercare consultations are necessary for effectiveness and safety. Potential complications such as solution sensitivity and corneal infection exist, emphasizing the importance of strict compliance. Other Myopia Control Methods: Multifocal Contact Lenses and Atropine Eye Drops

    Multifocal Contact Lenses:

    Having different prescriptions in different zones, these lenses encourage the eye to focus at varying distances, potentially slowing down myopia progression.

    Atropine Eye Drops:

    Low concentrations of atropine, when used as eye drops, have shown promise in slowing myopia progression. Individual responses to myopia control treatments vary; consult with our professionals for personalized guidance.

    Consult SWISSCOAT Myopia Vision Center for Personalized Solutions

    In conclusion, SWISSCOAT Vision Center is your trusted partner in myopia control, offering a range of effective methods tailored to individual needs. To explore personalized strategies, including lifestyle changes, specialized lenses, or other interventions, consult our professionals for a comprehensive eye examination.

    Contact us today, and let's work together to safeguard your child's vision.



    Kids Pro-tech Myopic Control Protective Lenses

    SWISSCOAT Kids Pro-tech, the children myopia control protective lenses are the innovation that not only controls myopia progression in your child, but also protect their maturing eyes from UV, blue light, and impact resistant protective properties.

    Each Kids Pro-tech lens is infused with 5 major SWISSCOAT technologies.

    1. StressFree Anti-blue light coating
    2. Myopia Control design
    3. Armour UV protective lens
    4. ImpactFREE coating
    5. Clearview HD coating
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    Each Kids Pro-tech lens is crafted with precision and finished with multiple layers of protective coating, effectively controlling myopia progression and protecting your child’s eyes.

    StressFree – the blue light protection proven by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    SWISSCOAT’s StressFree coating features effective protection against high energy blue light. In a commissioned research done by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University1, it is proven that SWISSCOAT’s StressFree coating offers the following benefits.

    1. Effectively filters high energy blue light
    2. Does not hinder color and contrast sensitivity
    3. Does not affect night vision

    Clearview HD coating

    Each Kids Pro-tech lens is applied with Clearview HD coating, effectively minimizing reflection from the inside of the lens, and enhances the effect of StressFree coating.


    Myopia Control Design

    Myopia Control lens design enables the creation of lenses with a decreasing prescription power that eases the strain on the eyes and curbs myopia progression2. These lenses are most suited for children aged 8 and above.

    Advantages of Myopia Control Lens Design

    • Eases myopia progression
    • Minimizes eye stress when reading
    • Improves visual clarity in all distances
    • Smooth transition of visual zones

    Armour UV lens for superior UV protection

    It is a common misconception that sunglasses mean UV (ultraviolet) block. The truth is that many sunglasses on the market are not fitted with lenses that completely block UV. Despite what many are led to believe, the lens color is not a factor in UV protection.

    SWISSCOAT Armour UV protective lenses feature double-sided UVA and UVB protection, delivering all round protection for your children’s eyes.

    Armour UV’s UV and blue-violet light block is combined with StressFree’s blue light block for all round protection against high energy light, safeguarding children’s delicate eyes.

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    Armour UV and StressFree synergizes to protect your eyes anytime, anywhere

    Armour UV’s UV and blue-violet light block is combined with StressFree’s blue light block for all round protection against high energy light, safeguarding children’s delicate eyes.


    ImpactFREE Nano-thin Anti-impact Coating

    All SWISSCOAT Kids Pro-tech lenses are coated with IMPACT Free Nano-thin Anti-impact Coating, which could reduce damage caused by impact while retaining image clarity.

    The coating is only 560 nanometer (nm) thick, effectively adding nothing to the lens weight and keeping the lens feather-light. It also enhances the adhesiveness of other coatings on the lens, strengthening the endurance of the lenses.

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    1. Reported by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in the January 3rd 2017 publication from PLoS ONE.
    2. Progression of Myopia in Hong Kong Chinses Schoolchildren Is Slowed by Wearing Progressive Lenses, Optom Vis Sci 1999;76:346-354


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