The world has gone digital, and today's younger generation, recognized as the world's digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. Thus, it's not uncommon for many children today to develop nearsightedness, also called Myopia.

Unknown to many parents, myopia among children can cause serious eye diseases when they reach adulthood. Therefore, it is important to manage the condition at a young age.

The Rodenstock Group, a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality lenses founded in 1877, introduces the new Rodenstock MyCon spectacle lenses designed to help control myopia, guarantee sharp vision, and counteract its progression among children aged six to 14, offering a preventive measure.

An independent clinical long-term study, examining myopia progression in children aged seven to 14 over a five-year period, has shown that Rodenstock MyCon can slow down the progression of myopia by up to 40 percent. Wearing MyCon spectacle lenses is the simplest form of treatment to counteract the progression of myopia.

Myopia is also hereditary, often occurring if one of the parents has it, which increases a child’s risk of developing the same condition. If both parents happen to have myopia, the probability increases to 35 to 60 percent. Myopia progresses faster if both of the child's parents are myopic. Childhood myopia also raises the risk of more severe eye diseases in adulthood. Controlling childhood myopia at an early stage helps ensure healthier eyes in the long run and significantly reduces the risk of developing more severe eye diseases in adulthood.

Myopia is the result of a slightly elongated eye. Regular single vision lenses are not designed to slow myopia progression. While regular vision lenses can slightly improve vision, they do not address eye elongation; therefore, myopia is not stopped or controlled.

The new Rodenstock MyCon lenses with spectacle lenses are designed precisely to correct myopia, ensure sharp vision, and counteract the progression of myopia. In contrast to normal single vision lenses, light is scattered through progression control areas placed at the side of the lens, so that at the periphery, the light is refracted to focus in front of the retina. Rodenstock MyCon lenses slow eye elongation and myopia progression. The focus area of the new Rodenstock MyCon lenses ensures that a child can see sharply whenever they focus their eyes

Moreover, the thin and light lens design of the Rodenstock MyCon spectacle lenses is a decisive advantage. Even with a high prescription, the lenses do not stand out or appear thick. Rodenstock MyCon spectacle lenses include the proprietary and innovative Finish X-tra Clean, which is a top layer on the front and back of the spectacle lens, creating an extremely smooth surface. This surface makes it difficult for dirt to adhere, and it can be easily cleaned without leaving streaks or residues.