Rodenstock MyCon™ lenses are designed to correct myopia and manage its progression in children. Myopia often progresses more quickly in children whose parents are nearsighted. If both parents are nearsighted, the risk rises to 35 up to 60%.
Today’s children are more focused on activities right in front of them. For instance using tablets, computers, or doing homework, rather than spending time outdoors.
Conventional single vision lenses can correct myopia, but they do not address its progression. Instead, these lenses often project light behind the retina. This can lead to excessive eye growth in some children and worsen their nearsightedness.
With MyCon™ lenses, light is dispersed to strike the peripheral areas in front of the retina rather than behind it. So this helps slow down the eye growth. The components of the MyCon™ lens that manage myopia progression are positioned laterally. This will minimize the impact on visual acuity above and below.
The focus area in the lens helps children see sharply. Whereas the horizontal progression control areas ensure the peripheral light does not hit behind the retina. This can prevent eyeball elongation and the progression of myopia.
Rodenstock MyCon™ lenses are available in a variety of indices. They provide both thinner and lighter lenses than many other myopia lenses on the market. Hence, it is well-suited for children with high prescriptions.
Rodenstock Seminar
On May 2023, we as a team of optometrists in Malaya Optical were invited to the Rodenstock Seminar. We were introduced to an exciting new launch of their specialized lenses, one of them being the MyCon™ lenses. Maralen Busche who originated from German was one of the speaker for the session. The whole seminar was interactive and informative, leaving us feeling inspired to help our patients achieve the best vision possible.
We learn that children outgrow many things, but myopia requires immediate treatment. Come and book an appointment with us now to get your child’s vision tested today!