HOYA's next-generation myopia control lens is here — and it's now available at Eyecare Concepts. Built on the world's most-prescribed D.I.M.S. lens, MiYOSMART iQ delivers HOYA's strongest clinical results yet for slowing myopia progression in children.
MiYOSMART iQ is HOYA's newest myopia management spectacle lens, released in August 2026 as the successor to the original MiYOSMART — a lens that has already been worn by more than 15 million children worldwide since 2018 and is backed by over 100 peer-reviewed studies.
It still uses HOYA's proven D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) Technology, but adds a new Triple Enhanced Design (DIMS TED) that produced the strongest myopia control results HOYA has ever recorded in a randomised controlled trial. We're now offering it to families at Eyecare Concepts as part of our myopia management program.
MiYOSMART iQ keeps the clear central optical zone families already trust, but sharpens three parts of the design — known together as the Triple Enhanced Design, or "DIMS TED."
The treatment segments sit closer to the centre of the lens, so they continuously engage the near-peripheral retina — the region research has identified as most responsive to myopic defocus.
A higher defocus power sends a stronger "slow down" signal to the eye, which is a key reason the clinical results improved so significantly over the original lens.
A larger treatment zone gives more complete coverage of a child's peripheral vision — including in bigger frames — so the effect isn't lost as prescriptions or face size change.
An optimised aspherical backside design (MiYOSMART iQTF) uses FreeForm technology to reduce optical aberrations for clearer vision, and flattens lens curvature to cut edge thickness by up to 10% — so glasses sit slimmer in the frame.
A new coating that's Scratch resistant, gives added Protection, uses Advanced tech, and is Ready for Kids — 50% more scratch resistant with far better water and smudge resistance than the previous generation.
MiYOSMART iQ doesn't just correct your child's short-sightedness — it's designed to help slow down the progression of their myopia. Here's the science, explained simply.
The middle of the lens works just like a standard single-vision lens, giving your child sharp, clear eyesight for reading, the whiteboard, and everyday life.
Ringing the clear zone are hundreds of small defocus segments. Each one gently focuses light just in front of the retina, rather than on it — creating a signal called "myopic defocus."
That signal continuously reaches the near-peripheral retina — a region of the eye especially responsive to this kind of input — helping to reduce the excessive eye (axial) elongation that drives myopia progression.
The strongest myopia control outcomes HOYA has recorded to date, evaluated in a randomised controlled trial — not just lab testing.
Effective for early-onset myopia — a critical window, since younger children with progressing myopia carry the highest lifetime risk.
No visible rings or odd patterns — MiYOSMART iQ is optically refined to look just like a standard pair of spectacles.
A comfortable, needle-free, contact-lens-free option — ideal for children (and parents) who prefer glasses to atropine drops or ortho-k.
The new S.P.A.R.K. coating resists scratches, smudges, dust, and water far better than the previous generation — built for how kids actually treat their glasses.
Choose standard MiYOSMART iQ Clear, or the Chameleon adaptive-tint version with built-in UV protection for kids who are outdoors a lot.
We've built MiYOSMART iQ into our myopia management program as a first-line option for children who are progressing — or whose current treatment isn't controlling progression well enough — and who'd simply rather wear glasses than contact lenses or ortho-k.
We assess any child from age 4 with progressing myopia, including those not responding well enough to their current myopia management treatment, and establish a baseline axial length measurement.
Using advanced centration technology, we fit each lens for optimal alignment — critical to getting the full treatment effect — and confirm the frame suits the lens's extended treatment zone.
We review progress at 6-month intervals, tracking axial length and prescription change so you can see exactly how well treatment is working — and adjust the plan if needed.
It uses the same clinically proven D.I.M.S. Technology as a foundation, but adds a Triple Enhanced Design — segments positioned closer to the lens centre, higher defocus power, and a larger treatment zone — which produced the strongest clinical results HOYA has recorded to date, plus a tougher, more scratch- and smudge-resistant coating.
Yes — MiYOSMART iQ was released in August 2026 and we now stock it at Eyecare Concepts. Book a myopia assessment with one of our optometrists to find out if it's suitable for your child's prescription and frame choice.
All three are recognised myopia management options — the right choice depends on your child's age, lifestyle, and how they respond to treatment. MiYOSMART iQ is a good fit for families who want a straightforward, needle- and drop-free option their child simply wears like normal glasses. We're happy to talk through the pros and cons of each during an assessment.
We recommend reviewing progress roughly every 6 months, where we re-check the prescription and measure axial length to track how well treatment is controlling progression.
Book a myopia assessment with our optometrists to find out if MiYOSMART iQ is the right fit for your child.
*Clinically relevant myopia progression is defined as a Spherical Equivalent Refraction change equal to or greater than -0.50D over 12 months of wear, based on a randomised controlled trial in children aged 4–12. †Prescription change warranty is offered by Eyecare Concepts on MiYOSMART iQ purchases — ask our team for full terms and conditions. Individual results vary by age and other factors at the start of treatment. MiYOSMART iQ availability and approval for myopia control vary by country. This page is general information, not medical advice — please speak with one of our optometrists about whether MiYOSMART iQ is suitable for your child.