Myopia Control

Understanding Myopia and the Importance of Control

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent vision disorders worldwide, particularly among children and adolescents. In myopic eyes, light focuses in front of the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurred. While corrective lenses can restore clear vision, uncontrolled myopia progression increases the risk of high prescriptions and serious ocular complications later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Scientific research has shown that managing myopia early is crucial not only for immediate visual clarity but also for long-term eye health. One of the most effective strategies involves optical manipulation of peripheral defocus. According to the defocus theory, the growth of the eye can be influenced by the focus of light on the peripheral retina: hyperopic defocus (light focusing behind the retina) can accelerate axial elongation, while myopic defocus (light focusing in front of the retina) can slow it down. Specialized lens designs leverage this principle to control eye growth and slow myopia progression safely and non-invasively.

At ProCrea, we have developed innovative lenses designed for myopia control in children, engineered to create the right peripheral defocus, reduce visual stress, and support healthy eye development. By combining advanced optics, precise measurements, and personalized fitting, our myopia control lenses provide practitioners and parents with a practical, effective, and evidence-based solution to protect the vision of the next generation.

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