HOYA MiYOSMART Myopia Control Lenses for Children
MiYOSMART is a HOYA spectacle lens shown in clinical trials to slow childhood myopia progression by an average of 60% over two years, while giving your child clear, everyday vision. Developed by HOYA with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, it uses Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) technology to manage how short-sightedness develops in growing eyes. At EMME Visioncare, MiYOSMART is one of the core options in our myopia control programme for children and teenagers in Singapore.
Myopia (short-sightedness) is rising sharply worldwide, and projections suggest around half the global population could be myopic by 2050. The trend is especially pronounced in Singapore, where intensive near-work, long screen time, and reduced outdoor activity all push childhood myopia higher. Slowing that progression early matters, because higher myopia carries greater lifelong risk of conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic maculopathy.
What Is MiYOSMART and How Does It Work?
MiYOSMART works by combining clear central vision with a treatment zone that signals the eye to slow its growth. The lens has a clear central area for sharp distance correction, surrounded by hundreds of tiny segments that each create a band of myopic defocus across the periphery of the retina. This consistent defocus is the signal that helps slow axial elongation — the lengthening of the eyeball that drives myopia progression.
Because the segments are arranged across the lens, your child experiences this protective defocus continuously, even as their eyes move and shift focus throughout the day. Vision stays clear for school, screens, and play, while the myopia-control effect runs quietly in the background.
Who Is MiYOSMART Suitable For?
MiYOSMART is suitable for most children and teenagers whose myopia is progressing, and there is no minimum age requirement. Because it is worn as ordinary-looking spectacles, it is often the easiest myopia-control option for younger or very active children who are not yet ready to handle contact lenses.
The lenses correct a wide prescription range — from 0.00 up to -10.00D, with astigmatism correction up to -4.00DC — so most short-sighted children can be fitted. Whether MiYOSMART is the right choice depends on your child's prescription, rate of progression, lifestyle, and maturity, which is why we always begin with a full assessment. If your child has not yet had a detailed evaluation, our children's myopia assessment is the starting point.
How Effective Is MiYOSMART? The Clinical Evidence
MiYOSMART is one of the most extensively studied myopia-control spectacle lenses, with long-term follow-up data. In a two-year randomised controlled clinical trial, children wearing MiYOSMART showed an average 60% reduction in myopia progression compared with children in standard single-vision lenses.
What sets it apart is how well that effect holds over time. A six-year follow-up — the longest-running study of its kind on a myopia-management spectacle lens — found the control effect was sustained, with no rebound (no rapid catch-up in myopia) when children stopped wearing the lenses. Longer-term follow-up data presented in 2024 at the eight-year mark has continued to show stable, durable results, giving parents real confidence in MiYOSMART as a long-term plan rather than a short-term fix.
MiYOSMART vs Other Myopia Control Methods
The best myopia-control method depends on your child, not on any single product — MiYOSMART, soft contact lenses, and night lenses all work, with different trade-offs in wear and lifestyle.
MiYOSMART vs MiSight 1 Day: MiYOSMART is worn as daytime spectacles, while MiSight 1 Day is a daily-disposable soft contact lens worn during waking hours. Spectacles need no handling or hygiene routine; contact lenses suit children keen on a glasses-free option and confident with daily insertion.
MiYOSMART vs Ortho-K: Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight to reshape the cornea, so the child is glasses- and lens-free during the day. MiYOSMART involves no overnight wear and no lens-handling routine, but Ortho-K can be a strong fit for sport-focused children or those wanting daytime freedom.
MiYOSMART vs Essilor Stellest: Essilor Stellest is another daytime myopia-control spectacle lens with its own peripheral-defocus design. Both are excellent spectacle options; the choice often comes down to fitting, coatings, and the assessment findings for your child.
Safety and convenience: MiYOSMART is non-invasive and built for active kids — the lens material is impact-resistant, thin, and lightweight, with built-in UV protection, and it needs no special maintenance beyond normal spectacle care.
Why Choose EMME Visioncare for Myopia Control
At EMME Visioncare, myopia control is led by evidence and tailored to each child, not sold as a one-size-fits-all product. As an authorised provider of the full HOYA lens range, including MiYOSMART, our optometrists assess each child individually and recommend the option — spectacle lens, soft contact lens, or Ortho-K — best matched to their prescription, progression, and lifestyle. We then track progress over time so the plan stays right as your child grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get MiYOSMART in Singapore?
MiYOSMART is available at EMME Visioncare, #02-13 The Cathay Mall, 2 Handy Road — beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT and a short walk from Orchard. Book a myopia control assessment and our optometrists will advise whether MiYOSMART suits your child.
Is there a minimum age for MiYOSMART?
No. There is no minimum age requirement for MiYOSMART, which makes it a practical first myopia-control option for younger children who are not yet ready for contact lenses. Suitability is confirmed during an assessment.
How effective is MiYOSMART at slowing myopia?
In a two-year randomised controlled trial, MiYOSMART reduced myopia progression by an average of 60% compared with standard single-vision lenses, and follow-up studies at six and eight years show the effect is sustained over the long term.
Will my child's myopia rebound if they stop wearing MiYOSMART?
The six-year clinical follow-up found no rebound effect after children stopped wearing MiYOSMART, meaning myopia did not rapidly worsen on discontinuation.
MiYOSMART, MiSight, or Ortho-K — which is best for my child?
All three are clinically proven, so the best choice depends on your child's prescription, rate of progression, lifestyle, and comfort with contact lenses. An assessment with our optometrists is the only reliable way to decide.
Do MiYOSMART lenses provide UV protection?
Yes. MiYOSMART lenses include built-in UV protection and are made from a thin, lightweight, impact-resistant material suited to active children.
Book a Myopia Control Assessment
To find out whether MiYOSMART is right for your child, book an appointment with our optometrists. Our main clinic is EMME Visioncare @ The Cathay, beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT.
EMME Visioncare @ The Cathay
2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall
Singapore 229233
Beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Tel: (65) 8690 3598
Email: cathay@emmevisioncare.com
EMME Visioncare @ HarbourFront
1 Maritime Square, #02-63 HarbourFront Centre
Singapore 099253
Tel: (65) 9383 8569
Email: harbourfront@emmevisioncare.com