Myopia in children: Miyosmart glasses now partially reimbursed by safety

Public support for the disturbing increase in myopia

Myopia progresses quickly, especially among young people. In France, almost one in four children is worried about elementary school. Specialists play the alarm: too many screens, not enough natural light, visual fatigue that sets itself in advance and can worsen in the long term.

In this context, the health insurance decision to partially reimburse some voltage glasses, such as the Miyosmart of the Japanese brand Hoya, takes on its full meaning. It is not a revolution, but it is an important turning point in the way we can now prevent a long -lasting degradation of the younger sight.

A technology that slows down the evolution of myopia

Miyosmart glasses are not limited to correcting the vision. Their design aims to slows down the evolution of myopia Modifying the way the light is distributed on the retina. This would allow, according to clinical studies, of Reduce the increase in myopia up to 60 %.

Designed for children aged 5 to 16, these glasses represent a complementary tool for good visual hygiene, but so far their cost brake their accessibility.

A partial refund, with specific conditions

The reimbursement of social security will be equivalent to € 44.28 for glass. THE Average price of a Miyosmart glass around € 147.60 incl.that leaves a employee About € 100 per glass if the mutual does not take over.

Be suitable:

• The child must have Between 5 and 16 years ;
• The prescription must be written by A Ophthalmologistdated Less than 6 monthsand include a file Specific LPP code (necessary for reimbursement);
• The quote provided by the Optice must offer a file Frame “Class A” (100 %health basket) and satisfy the criteria established by health insurance.

Therefore, parents must control these elements upstream, at risk if not to benefit from any refund.

A regular and supervised monitoring protocol

This refund is accompanied by a specific protocol. It is not a punctual treatment, but a Duration monitoringWhat a condition its effectiveness. Here’s what to plan:

• On D+15 After the first discount of the glasses: an appointment with the optical to ensure that the child brings them well and that there are no side effects (blurred vision, discomfort, etc.);
• Every 3 months : a control visit to the Optice to re -read if necessary and evaluate the regularity of the port;
• Every 6 months : A consultation with the ophthalmologist, including an exam with dilation of pupils (cycloplegia), to objectively measure the evolution of myopia.

This protocol is not a formality. It is essential to ensure that glasses play their role. For families, this supposes a Commitment of durationBut who can bear fruit.

A step forward to democratize visual prevention

This device will not eliminate myopia and does not replace external walks or a motivated management of the screen time. But opens an extensive access to a Prevention form reserved until now for some. By relying on a structured assistance path, it makes Miyosmart technology more accessible, enhancing parents and professionals later.

A useful step, provided that the information circulates well – and that the system, in practice, remains legible and fair for all families.