HK PolyU Develops New Lens That Delays Myopia Progression in Children and Adolescents

HK PolyU has developed the Nano Multi-rings Defocus Incorporated Lens, which they say can effectively delay the progression of myopia in children and adolescents. Prof. To Chi-ho, Visiting Chair Professor of the School of Optometry at PolyU, hopes that lenses that can reverse myopia will be developed in the future to benefit the next generations. Courtesy of PolyU

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) worked with a start-up company to launch the Nano Multi-rings Defocus Incorporated myopia (short-sightedness) prevention lens, which can effectively delay the progression of myopia in children and adolescents. Each pair of lenses is expected to sell for about HK$3,000 to HK$4,000 (about $385 to $514).

The new lenses are aimed at those aged 6 to 18. They are suitable for children with myopia below 1000 degrees and astigmatism below 400 degrees. The new lenses can also reduce the chance of serious eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataract.