If your child’s prescription keeps increasing, their next pair of glasses may be able to do more than sharpen their vision. Myopia control spectacle lenses correct short sighted blur and can slow further progression. They do not cure myopia or guarantee that the prescription will stop changing. 1
At Vision Camberwell Optometrists, we fit HOYA MiYOSMART and MiYOSMART iQ, Essilor Stellest and Stellest 2.0, Opticare MyoEase and other designs. We help you understand the evidence, choose a suitable frame and track how your child’s eyes respond.
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How are myopia-control glasses different?
Ordinary single vision glasses correct blur, but are not designed to slow myopia progression. Modern myopia control lenses combine a clear prescription zone with specialised optical zones intended to influence the signals that regulate eye growth. 1
The designs are not all the same. MiYOSMART uses Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments, or DIMS. Stellest uses highly aspherical lenslets, or HAL. Both aim to provide useful vision while reducing the rate at which the eye becomes more short-sighted. 2 3
You do not need to choose between these technologies from a diagram or a headline percentage. We can explain what each design means for your child’s prescription and daily life.
What do the clinical trials show?
HOYA MiYOSMART (DIMS lenses)
In a two year randomised trial involving Chinese children aged 8–13 years, DIMS lenses reduced average myopia progression by 52% and eye length growth by 62% compared with single vision lenses. Eye-length growth is also called axial elongation. 2
These percentages describe less progression in the treatment group over the study period. They do not mean a child’s existing prescription was reduced by 52%, or that every child received the same benefit. The trial described here used the original design.
Essilor Stellest (HAL lenses)
A separate two year randomised trial in Chinese children aged 8–13 found that HAL lenses reduced average progression by 0.80 dioptres, or 55%, and axial elongation by 0.35 mm, or 51%, compared with single-vision lenses. Longer wearing time was associated with a greater effect. 3 The trial described here used the original design.
Can the percentages tell us which lens is better?
No. These were separate studies with different participants and control groups, not a direct MiYOSMART versus Stellest comparison. Their percentages cannot establish a winner. The practical decision also depends on prescription availability, frame fit, comfort and consistent wear.
The International Myopia Institute’s 2025 review supports modern spectacle lens approaches as part of myopia management, while recognising differences between designs and studies. 1
Could myopia-control glasses suit my child?
Glasses can be a practical option for children who need vision correction and whose families prefer a treatment without contact-lens insertion or removal. We consider your child’s age, prescription, progression history, eye health and visual needs before recommending a design. 5
The ages and prescriptions included in a particular trial are not a universal eligibility rule. Ask us about your child’s situation, especially if they have a higher prescription, significant astigmatism, a squint or other focusing difficulties. A children’s eye test is the usual starting point.
It also helps to understand how your child feels about wearing glasses. A frame they like, that stays comfortable through the school day, can make the routine easier to maintain.
Why frame fit matters
Myopia control lenses have specific optical zones, so accurate measurements and a stable frame position matter. We check the prescription and take fitting measurements for the selected design, then adjust the frame so your child can look through the intended areas.
Let us know if the frame keeps slipping, sits crookedly or becomes loose after a knock. A child repeatedly looking over the top of their glasses needs a fitting check, not just reminders to push them up.
Not every frame suits every lens design. We will explain any size or fitting restrictions before you choose, and include your child in finding a comfortable option.
Daily wear and getting used to the lenses
Full time wear
These glasses are generally prescribed for full time waking wear at school and home. We will explain the schedule for the selected lens; the HAL trial found better results with longer daily wear. 3
For sport, swimming or times when glasses cannot be worn, discuss a practical correction plan with us. Do not assume ordinary spectacles provide suitable impact protection for every sport.
An adjustment period can happen
Children may notice a difference when looking through the treatment zones. Research on DIMS lenses found good overall tolerance, although vision through the mid peripheral lens area was slightly affected compared with single vision lenses. It is inaccurate to promise that no adaptation will be needed. 4
Tell us if blur, headaches, imbalance or reading difficulties persist. We can check the prescription, frame position and how the lenses are being used. Sudden vision loss needs urgent assessment and should not be treated as normal adaptation; if prompt eye care is unavailable, attend an emergency department. 7
How do we check whether they are working?
We compare prescription changes and axial-length measurements over time, alongside your child’s age and previous progression. Clear vision through the glasses confirms that blur is corrected; it does not establish that eye growth is adequately controlled. 5
World Council of Optometry guidance includes a review around one month after starting myopia control spectacles, followed by six-monthly monitoring. The schedule may be adjusted to your child’s needs, and monitoring should continue even when the prescription seems stable. 6
If progression remains faster than expected, we reassess the measurements, daily wear and treatment choice. A change in plan should follow that review, rather than an assumption that one brand must work for everyone.
What if glasses are not the best fit?
Myopia control soft contact lenses and OrthoK offer different wearing routines and may suit some children better. Prescribed atropine eye drops are another option for some children. Decisions should account for their evidence, suitability and care requirements, rather than comparisons between headline percentages from unrelated trials. Our comparison of myopia control treatments sets out how they differ. 1
A treatment choice can change as your child grows. We can discuss alternatives at review if their needs or responses change.
Before your child’s appointment
Bring the information that helps us understand their vision and your family’s routine.
- Bring current glasses and earlier prescriptions or eye reports.
- Bring previous axial length measurements if available.
- Tell us about existing myopia treatments, medicines and any eye symptoms.
- Discuss school, sport and how consistently glasses are currently worn.
- Ask for a written quote covering the chosen lenses, frame, reviews and relevant replacement or warranty terms.
Myopia-control glasses in Camberwell
Vision Camberwell Optometrists is at 784 Burke Road, Camberwell, in Melbourne’s inner east, serving families from Hawthorn, Balwyn, Kew, Canterbury and across Australia. Consultations with Jue Wang are available in English and Mandarin.
To discuss your child’s options, book a myopia assessment or call 03 9882 5666. Our myopia management page explains the broader approach to assessing and monitoring childhood short sightedness.
Questions parents often ask
How much do myopia-control glasses cost?
Myopia-control lenses at Vision Camberwell Optometrists start from $540 for a pair ($270 per lens), plus your choice of frame. The final price depends on your child’s prescription, the frame you choose, and how thin and light you would like the lenses to be. A private health rebate may apply. We will explain the options and give you the price before you decide.
Do they look like ordinary glasses?
They fit into an appropriate spectacle frame and generally look similar to ordinary glasses. The treatment pattern may be visible on close inspection. We can show you the lens options and explain frame suitability.
Can my child stop wearing them once the prescription is stable?
Discuss this at review. A period of stability does not automatically mean treatment should stop, and regular monitoring remains important as children grow. 6
Can we move to contact lenses or OrthoK later?
Yes, if an assessment shows the alternative is suitable. Starting with glasses does not commit your child to the same approach indefinitely.
Do we still need outdoor time and breaks from close work?
Yes. Encourage outdoor time with appropriate sun protection and regular breaks from prolonged close work. These habits support a broader eye-care plan and do not replace prescribed correction or follow up. 5
References
- Bullimore MA, Saunders KJ, Baraas RC, et al. IMI—Interventions for Controlling Myopia Onset and Progression 2025. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2025;66(12):39. doi:10.1167/iovs.66.12.39.
- Lam CSY, Tang WC, Tse DYY, et al. Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses slow myopia progression: a 2-year randomised clinical trial. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020;104(3):363–368. doi:10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-313739.
- Bao J, Huang Y, Li X, et al. Spectacle Lenses With Aspherical Lenslets for Myopia Control vs Single-Vision Spectacle Lenses: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmology. 2022;140(5):472–478. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.0401.
- Lu Y, Lin Z, Wen L, et al. The Adaptation and Acceptance of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segment Lens for Chinese Children. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020;211:207–216. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2019.12.002.
- Gifford KL, Richdale K, Kang P, et al. IMI – Clinical Management Guidelines Report. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2019;60(3):M184–M203. doi:10.1167/iovs.18-25977.
- World Council of Optometry. Myopia Measurement: Patient Follow-Up. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- Healthdirect Australia. Blurred vision — causes, symptoms and treatment. Accessed 10 September 2026.
Reviewed by Dr Shonit Jagmohan, B.Optom (Hons), FIAOMC, IACMM, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber, Fellowship Chair for the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (Oceania). Last reviewed October 2026.
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