Essilor Myopilux For Myopia Control
Myopia is a significant global public health concern for few decades, which were affecting 85% to 90% of young adults in some Asian countries such as Singapore and Taiwan. A survey of school children in Malaysia found the prevalence of myopia was 42% Chinese and 15% Malay.
The prevalence of myopia or shortsightedness among Malaysians is said to have reached a ‘concerning’ level, mainly due to a lack of public awareness on the importance of going for regular eye checks. Essilor myopilux is the all-in-one, ideal treatment to control children’s myopia.
There are currently several options available to manage shortsightedness. They can be classified according to their ability to correct and slow myopia progression during childhood as shown in the figure below:
Essilor myopilux is the ideal treatment for children to control myopia, besides controlling its evolution. Research has found that Myopilux successfully reduced myopia evolution by up to 62%. In addition, Myopilux is a trustworthy and safe, non-invasive solution that has been designed for myopic children by international experts of myopia.
Myopilux are specialized prescription lenses that help correct far vision and reduce strain for near vision. This lens corrects and controls Myopia, all at the same time. It is superior to single vision lenses, which only corrects far vision without helping to reduce strain on near vision.
Essilor Myopilux lenses are available in two designs – Myopilux Max and Myopilux Plus.
Essilor Myopilux Plus
Myopilux Plus is progressive lenses specially designed for kids to control myopia, taking into account the eye anatomy, facial anatomy and ergonomics. These lenses offer a wide range of vision and provide posture comfort.
Essilor Myopilux Max
Myopilux Max is prismatic bifocal lenses recommended for exophoric patients. They provide the widest field of vision for a myopic child. The upper part of the lens caters to the prescription and the bottom part of the lens carries a prismatic reading addition power. There is a line separating the upper and bottom halves of the lens.
Benefits for using Myopilux lens:
- Non-invasive
- Stabilize myopia
- Better social life
For more information drop by Malaya Optical as we have optometrists who are specialized in children eye care.