Myopia treatment and prophylaxis with defocus incorporated multiple segments spectacle lenses

Excessive axial eye growth in children and adolescents leads to progressive myopia and can result in severe ocular diseases in adulthood. Various strategies have already been developed to inhibit progression of myopia. The novel single vision lens presented in this article features the defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) technology and adds an easy to use, noninvasive option to the portfolio of myopia treatment. Initial studies showed promising results with only a very low side effect profile.

Automated summary

The novel single vision lens with DIMS technology provides a noninvasive option for myopia treatment, showing promising results with minimal side effects.