HOYA Malaysia Concludes “A Million Visions” Campaign with the First Local Study on D.I.M.S Lenses for Myopia Control in Children

HOYA’s MiYOSMART lenses, powered by D.I.M.S. technology is clinically proven to slow myopia progression by up to 65% among Malaysian children. 

HOYA Malaysia has successfully concluded its nationwide A Million Visions campaign, reaffirming its long-term commitment to safeguarding the vision of Malaysia’s future generations. Held in conjunction with World Sight Day 2025, the week-long initiative offered free eye examinations for children aged 5 to 12 at over 800 participating Eye Care Professional Optical Stores across the country.

Driven by the belief that every child deserves clear, healthy vision, the campaign aimed to raise awareness about the rising prevalence of childhood myopia and the importance of early detection. Through this initiative, HOYA Malaysia empowered parents to take the first step in protecting their children’s eyesight – by making professional eye health assessments more accessible, affordable, and widely available. 

“For more than 30 years, Hoya has been committed to helping Malaysians see clearly. Vision is not just about eyesight; it’s about opportunity, education, and quality of life. Every child deserves the chance to see the world clearly,” said Lew Chee Quin, Managing Director of HOYA Malaysia. “Through our “A Million Visions” campaign, we aim to promote early eye checks and raise awareness nationwide. When we create awareness and take early steps together, we’re protecting their future and not just their eyesight”

As the concluding milestone of the campaign, HOYA Malaysia is proud to highlight the publication of a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of DIMS Lens in Slowing Myopia Progression among Malay Schoolchildren", conducted by researchers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). This study is the first in Malaysia to evaluate the effectiveness of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) technology among Malay schoolchildren. Conducted as a prospective randomized controlled trial in Kuala Lumpur, involving 42 primary schoolchildren aged 7 to 12 over a 12-month period. Participants were randomly assigned to wear either MiYOSMART lenses with D.I.M.S. technology or conventional single-vision lenses prescribed for full-time use

The study demonstrated that MiYOSMART lenses are highly effective for Malaysian children. After one year, children wearing D.I.M.S. lenses experienced a –0.16 D change in myopia and a +0.07 mm increase in axial length, indicating significantly slower progression compared to children wearing single-vision lenses. Overall, the results showed an average 65% reduction in myopia progression. The lenses also provided clear and stable vision, with children adapting comfortably to full-time daily wear for around 16 hours a day.

Developed in partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, MiYOSMART lenses are powered by D.I.M.S. technology is supported by extensive international research. The Malaysian study provides important local validation, reinforcing the effectiveness of this approach for Malaysian children

“Together with our optical partners, HOYA Malaysia remains deeply committed to ensuring children receive early and proper vision screening. Through the ‘A Million Visions’ campaign, we are strengthening our efforts to reach schools and communities nationwide, offering our expertise to support early detection and proactive myopia prevention” Lew added.

By combining research-backed innovation and nationwide public outreach, HOYA Malaysia continues to advance its mission of empowering families through vision care and education, ensuring that every child has the chance to see a clearer, brighter future.

For more information, visit https://miyosmart.hoya.com.my/

For access to the full study, you may find it here. 

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