![Kids wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses Brown-haired boy with round glasses wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses stands in the foreground and smiles at the camera. In the background are two girls wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses playing with hoops and gymnastic balls.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.56.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.203.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.432.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.576.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.720.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.810.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-stage.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1920.1080.0,100,1920,1180.file/myocare-stage.jpg"})
ZEISS MyoCare lenses
A better outlook on life.
Our first age-related Myopia Management portfolio with lens designs aimed to slow the progression of myopia. MyoCare is backed by ZEISS innovation and more than a decade of experience in developing lenses to manage myopia progression.
Our complete age-related portfolio to manage myopia consists of two lens designs.
Myopia is a growing concern worldwide
![Possible treatments for myopia Young brown-haired girl without glasses rubbing her eyes while reading a book.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.50.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.180.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.384.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.512.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.640.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.720.file/myocare-challenge.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-challenge.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-challenge.jpg"})
One problem – many solutions.
Optical, medical and behavioral treatments.
Because of its multifactorial causes, there’s no one-and-only treatment for myopia. In fact, there are many treatment options on the market including optical, medical and behavioral treatments.
The choice of myopia treatments for children should be based on the age of onset and axial length or refraction at a given age, along with knowledge of their individual rate of progression and overall risk profile. Comprehensive myopia treatment includes a combination of lifestyle advice, a refractive correction method for full-time use and myopia control methods to reduce or eliminate further progression.
![ZEISS MyoCare lens design ZEISS MyoCare lenses in a beige rose frame are shown on a light blue balloon. In the background is another slightly darker blue balloon.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.50.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.180.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.384.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.512.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.640.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.720.file/myocare-benefit-1.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-1.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-benefit-1.jpg"})
A new lens design.
Creating simultaneous competing defocus.
Our latest lens designed to manage progressive myopia in children is built on more than a decade of ZEISS innovation and experience in myopia management, in collaboration with optical experts including material and vision scientists, eye care practitioners and academics. The design of ZEISS MyoCare lenses incorporates scientific concepts from proven scientific research, evidence-based learnings and effective treatments, including orthokeratology, soft multifocal contact lenses, science and the latest generation of eyeglasses.
![What’s behind ZEISS MyoCare lenses? ZEISS MyoCare disco side illustration.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.50.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.180.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.384.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.512.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.640.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.720.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-2.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1919.960.0,0,1919,960.file/myocare-benefit-2.jpg"})
Finding the right balance with ZEISS C.A.R.E. technology.
The perfect combination of distinct optimization parameters and a specific design.
An effective myopia mangement lens must overcome certain design challenges and strike the optimum balance between myopia progression management and good vision. To achieve this, we have included the following in our ZEISS Myopia Management solutions:
- A central zone small enough to establish an effective functional zone projecting myopic defocus on the near periphery close to the fovea
- A mean addition surface power to induce the intended relative myopic defocus
- A carefully selected fill factor to deliver high efficacy while preserving good wearability
![Addressing the constant movement of the eyes with ZEISS ClearFocus design Two girls and one boy wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses. They are looking at a plant; two of the three kids are looking at the plant through magnifying glasses.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.50.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.180.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.384.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.512.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.640.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.720.file/myocare-benefit-3.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-benefit-3.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-benefit-3.jpg"})
ZEISS ClearFocus design.
Addressing the constant movement of the eyes.
Eyeglass lenses have to take into account the moving eye behind the lens to ensure that the intended correction and myopic defocus are maintained for all gaze angles. With the ZEISS ClearFocus design, both the optimal refractive correction according to the patient’s refractive requirements and the intended myopic defocus are maintained for all gaze directions. This is important not only for distinct viewing behavior through the central clear zone when pursuing a focused task, but also for unintended gazes and saccades to the lens periphery.
Besides this, the ZEISS ClearFocus design effectively minimizes the induction of hyperopic defocus as opposed to typical spherical single vision lenses.
![Developmental milestones offer important insights into a child’s developmental health Three images depicting developmental milestones. On the left, a baby is placed on a scale by a healthcare practitioner; in the middle a boy is measured against a length chart on the wall; and on the right a girl is receiving an eye test.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.100.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.360.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.768.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.1024.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.1280.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.1440.file/myocare-new-approach.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-new-approach.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-new-approach.jpg"})
A new approach to measure effectiveness.
Emmetropic progression ratio.
Each myopia progression management intervention has its own advantages and disadvantages, but each option pursues a common target:
To slow the progression of myopia.
Developmental milestones offer important insights into a child’s developmental health. Reaching specific milestones at a given age shows a child is developing as expected. A comparison between normal physiological growth and the patient’s current growth is needed to observe whether there is some type of non-physiological deviation present.
The ZEISS MyoCare designs show an average emmetropic progression ratio for axial length of up to 86% for children aged 10–12 years and 63% for children aged 7–9 years.4
![Myopia Management lenses for kids of all ages A portrait photograph of a young boy wearing glasses, with another portrait photograph of an older girl wearing glasses next to it. Below the two portrait shots are various eyeglass frames and lenses.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.100.file/myocare-age-specific.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.360.file/myocare-age-specific.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.768.file/myocare-age-specific.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-age-specific.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-age-specific.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-age-specific.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/myocare-age-specific.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./myocare-age-specific.jpg"})
New age-related Myopia Management lens solutions
ZEISS MyoCare and ZEISS MyoCare S
Different interventions have different effects. The same goes for the two different designs in the MyoCare portfolio. According to research results, there is a significant group difference in axial length and the spherical equivalent refraction change between the untreated group wearing single vision correction and the treatment group wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses. Based on this, it is recommended that separate designs are used for separate age groups:
- MyoCare® for children younger than 10 years
- MyoCare® S for children 10 years and up
![A comfortable myopia management solution A boy and a girl, both wearing glasses, are bouncing playfully on gym balls.]({"xsmall":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.100.100.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","small":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.360.360.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","medium":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.768.768.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","large":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1024.1024.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","xlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1280.1280.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","xxlarge":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original.image_file.1440.1440.file/why-myocare-lenses.jpg","max":"https://www.zeiss.ca/content/dam/vis-b2b/reference-master/images/lenses/lens-technologies/myocare/why-myocare-lenses.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/original./why-myocare-lenses.jpg"})
Why you should choose MyoCare® lenses.
Vision as good as with single vision lenses.
When using a lens that is effective in managing myopia progression in children, it also makes sense to look at the comfort and vision experienced by the wearer. So it’s important to listen to what children have to say.
98% of children claimed that their distance and near vision was very good when wearing ZEISS MyoCare designs, and 100% of children adapted to the lenses within one day.4
There should never be limits on fun for kids! When wearing ZEISS MyoCare lenses, children can still enjoy activities such as reading, outdoor play and sports. With MyoCare, you can provide your young patients with the best care.
MyoCare® portfolio
A better oulook on life.
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Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036–1042.
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Chen M, Wu A, Zhang L, et al. The increasing prevalence of myopia and high myopia among high school students in Fenghua city, eastern China: a 15-year population-based survey. BMC Ophthalmol. 2018;18(1):159. doi: 10.1186/s12886-018-0829-8.
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Xiong S, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, Zang J, Zou H, Zhu J, Lv M, He X, Xu X. Time spent in outdoor activities in relation to myopia prevention and control: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017; 9 5 ( 6 ):551- 5 6 6 . d o i: 10 .1111/ a o s .13 4 0 3.
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Two-year prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial led by Wenzhou Medical University Eye Hospital, China, 2021, on 78 myopic children wearing ZEISS MyoCare Rx lenses, 72 myopic children wearing ZEISS MyoCare S Rx lenses and 76 myopic children wearing ZEISS Single Vision lenses for 12 months. Unpublished results.
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