The most important refractive defect that affects our society is the myopia. It is characterized by loss of distance vision, while near vision is maintained.

This defect can progress and can affect the eye health of people who suffer from it. It must be remembered that the myopia It is the most important cause of visual deficit, and can cause blindness in cases of high myopia, when it exceeds 8 diopters.

Myopia appears in childhood but develops in school age, between 7-8 years and 18-20 years. It is essential that in this age period we carry out the appropriate measures to stop its evolution.

The use of contact lenses It has always been considered as a compensation option and it was intuited that in some cases it slowed down its progression, always combined with other myopia control techniques, such as nutrition or visual therapy.

This aspect is corroborated with the use of special geometry contact lenses, and in regimens of night use (Ortho K). This therapy is effective, allows contact lenses not to be worn during the day and costs approximately 1200 euros (complete treatment).

This treatment has recently been perfected with the appearance of soft contact lenses with peripheral progression. Even greater effects are achieved and it is possible to apply it to a greater number of people since its tolerance and comfort of use is greater. In addition to their effectiveness and safety, the cost of these lenses is around 400 euros per year.

There are already several scientific studies that support the effectiveness of myopia control with peripheral progressive design soft contact lenses, which is why we have incorporated them into our Contactology Unit at Area Oftalmológica Avanzada

Who can use them?

Childhood myopia between the ages of 8 and 18 (although this system can also be used in adults).

How are they used?

The system of use is the same as with any other contact lens, varying only in the time of replacement of the lenses, which will generally be carried out every three months.

This longer replacement regime requires a specific care and cleaning system.

Adaptation process

Similar to any Contact lenses adaptation soft. This system is also valid for those who already wear contact lenses. It is important to remember that before carrying out the adaptation tests of any contact lens, it is essential to have the eyes checked by an ophthalmologist, to rule out any pathology and guarantee the success of the treatment.

Myopia control

In turn you can add, depending on the case, an active therapy of myopia control that can reinforce the effect of this revolutionary contact lens system, managing to stop the advance of myopia.

Do not hesitate to ask us about this new technique that makes it possible, according to the research carried out, to reduce myopia in percentages close to 45%.