MYLO

SOFT CONTACT LENSES
FOR MYOPIA MANAGEMENT

  • Proven technology to slow myopia progression.
  • Individually crafted to the specifications of your eye and prescription.
  • Silicone Hydrogel material for excellent oxygen flow to the eye.

A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MYOPIA

WHAT IS MYOPIA?

Myopia is commonly known as nearsightedness. This condition results in blurred vision mainly at far distance. To compensate for this refractive error, divergent lenses are used so that light rays form the image on the retina and not in front of the retina.

Myopia can be axial (the eye is longer than normal) or refractive (the eye is overly powerful) and therefore light comes to focus in front of the retina in absence of accommodation.

DID YOU KNOW THAT MYOPIC EYES ARE LONGER?

At birth, the human eye usually measures around 17mm from front to back, a measurement referred to as axial length. During our first year of life, eye growth is most accelerated, reaching an axial length of 21mm1. The growth of a non-myopic eye then typically slows down until adolescence when the axial length stabilises at around 23 to 24mm.

The axial length of a myopic eye on the other hand continues growing disproportionately, becoming elongated. This causes blurred distance vision as light comes to focus in front of the retina.

WHY IS EARLY INTERVENTION SO IMPORTANT?

The elongation of a myopic eye not only compromises our vision, but also the integrity of our eye’s structures. This can increase the likelihood of blinding ocular complications, irrespective of the level of myopia.2-5

Increase in risk of ocular complications over one's lifetime

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS6 FOR MYOPIA?

There are a handful of elemental factors that put us at risk for high myopia.

Refractive Error

+0.75 or less at age 6-7 years indicates higher risk in the future

Age

Children under age 9 have a faster progression

Ethnicity/
Geography

Individuals of East Asian descent are at higher risk

Parental myopia

One or both parents are myopic

LIFESTYLE FACTORS ARE ALSO FUELLING THE MYOPIA BOOM6

Two important lifestyle trends are currently accelerating myopia progression.

More near work

More than 2.5 hours per day

Less outdoor time

Less than 1.5 hours per day

ONE OUT OF TWO PEOPLE WILL BE MYOPIC BY 20507

On a global scale, myopia currently affects around 33% of the population. Although this is already a concerning rate, future myopia prevalence is even more alarming, with 50% of the global population projected to be myopic by 2050. Myopia prevalence in Europe is expected to follow the global trend, reclassifying myopia from refractive error to pandemic.

Evolution of global myopia prevalence over time

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When the user can insert and remove the contact lenses on his own, the patient is ready. At 6 years old, for example, we will need collaboration and commitment from the parents. It is suggested to start when myopia progression exceeds -0.50 dioptres in the last year.

There is not a specific, established age to stop the treatment. It will depend on the myopia progression of each child/teenager. The eye care practitioner should assess the evolution of myopia in every case and decide (according to the level of myopia and the possible risks) if it is necessary to stop the myopia management treatment.

The use of myopia management contact lenses is very safe when managed properly by children and by parents. Proper lens care and handling must be performed to maintain eye health and reduce the risk of eye infections. In addition, no increased risk of complications associated with soft contact lens in children exist compared to adult wearers. Before the eye care practitioners prescribe them, they will teach your children and you to manage all aspects of lens wear for your children to accomplish an independent wear.

Simple lifestyle changes can help keep myopia low!

The following practices can impede the onset of myopia:

Spending at least 90 minutes per day outdoors.
Taking regular breaks from near work.
Limiting near tasks after school to 2 hours per day.
Increasing exposure to natural lighting.
Follow the “20-20-20” Rule: every 20 minutes, shift your eyes to look at an object at least 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds.​

CUSTOMISE THE BOX WITH YOUR PATIENT'S NAME

Individually Yours is a carefully selected suite of features, which help your eye care professional add a personal touch to your individually crafted contact lenses. One of the primary features of Individually Yours is the option to engrave your name on each and every one of your boxes.

We also engrave for which eye, left or right, is every box to make lens identification and handling easier. After all, your lens wearing experience should not be interrupted by discerning which lens is for which eye.

MYLO: A NEW MYOPIA MANAGEMENT SOFT CONTACT LENS

MYLO contact lenses are powered by the Brien Holden Vision Institute’s patented Extended Depth of Focus technology, which has been proven effective in reducing myopia progression and, therefore, the inherent risks associated with higher levels of myopia. Individually crafted from our innovative silicone hydrogel material, MYLO provides an excellent balance of comfort and oxygen transmission to the eye. Its wide range of parameters supports a more precise contact lens fit, allowing MYLO to be carefully calibrated to your eye at any age or stage of myopia management. Ask your Eye Care Professional how MYLO could be a perfect fit for managing myopia.

INSERTING YOUR CONTACT LENSES

1. Wash your hands

Wash your hands with a neutral soap, and then rinse and dry them thoroughly.

2. Take out your lenses

Pull off the blister foil or open the lens case and spill the content on the palm of your hand. If necessary, slide the lens out of the blister or case using your fingertip.

3. Rinse your lenses

Rinse the lens with the multipurpose or saline solution recommended by your eye care practitioner.

4. Observe your lenses

Make sure the contact lenses are clean and observe whether the edge of the lens is correct (Fig. 1) or incorrect. (Fig. 2).

5. Place your lenses

Place the lens on the index finger of your hand. With your other hand, pull up the upper eyelid just under the eyelashes. With your middle finger (of the hand holding the contact lens), pull down the lower eyelid, look up and place the lens gently on the lower white part of your eye. The lens will position itself.

6. Check your lenses

Look down, slowly release your eyelid and blink. To help the lens centre itself, close your eye and gently rub your eyelid in a circular motion.

REMOVING YOUR CONTACT LENSES

1. Wash your hands

Wash your hands with a neutral soap, and then rinse and dry them thoroughly

2. Make sure lens is centered

Make sure the lens is centred on the cornea. This can be done by looking in the mirror. If your vision is clear, the lens is centred correctly.

3. Slide the lens downwards

Pull down the lower eyelid with your middle finger, look upwards and place your index finger on the lens. Slide the lens downwards without raising the index finger and softly pinch the lens using your finger and thumb.

4. Remove your lenses

Always use your fingertips, never your fingernails. If the lens cannot be removed, blink a few times and/or apply a lubricating eye drop and then try again following the previous steps.

5. Clean and disinfect

Clean and rub the lens, then disinfect, using the recommendations of your eye care practitioner.

6. Store contact lenses

Fill your contact lens case with fresh care solution recommended by your eye care practicioner. Place your lenses into the case.

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EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL

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BRIEN HOLDEN VISION INSTITUTE MYOPIA CALCULATOR

The BHVI Myopia Calculator is designed to bridge the gap between research data and the end user. The tool shows the various management options / scenarios and demonstrates the possible benefits, over time, of starting to treat myopia progression.

ABOUT THE BRIEN HOLDEN VISION INSTITUTE

The Brien Holden Vision Institute is a non-profit translational research, education and public health organisation. For over 30 years, the Institute has been developing superior solutions for the correction of refractive errors, with a focus on myopia. A social enterprise, the Brien Holden Vision Institute invests its revenues into delivering accessible eye care and education programs around the world, working to eliminate vision impairment and avoidable blindness.

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