Tokai Myogen Lenses in Pakistan:
Myopia (short-sightedness) is rising rapidly among children worldwide, and Pakistan is no exception. Increased screen time, reduced outdoor activity, and early academic pressure mean more children are developing myopia at a young age and, more importantly, their prescription continues to increase every year.
At Al-Aziz Optical, we believe myopia management is no longer optional. It is a responsibility. One of the most advanced solutions we offer for children with progressing myopia is Tokai Myogen lenses by Tokai Optical, a Japanese brand globally respected for optical precision and high index technology.
This article explains what Tokai Myogen lenses are, how they work, who they are for, and why they are a strong choice for families in Pakistan.
What Are Tokai Myogen Lenses?
Tokai Myogen lenses are specialized myopia-control spectacle lenses developed using advanced Japanese optical engineering. Unlike standard lenses, they are designed to influence how light focuses on the retina—specifically targeting peripheral defocus, which research has shown plays a key role in myopia progression.
In simple terms:
They help slow the worsening of a child’s eyesight while providing clear, comfortable vision.
At the core of MYOGEN is its innovative honeycomb microstructure, featuring hexagonal lens segments approximately 600 μm in size.
How do Tokai Myogen Lenses Work?
1. Central Clear Vision Zone
The center of the lens is designed to deliver sharp, accurate distance vision, allowing children to see clearly during schoolwork, sports, and everyday activities without compromise.
2. Peripheral Myopia-Control Design
Surrounding the central zone, Tokai Myogen lenses incorporate a carefully engineered peripheral optical profile that creates controlled peripheral defocus. This optical signal helps:
Reduce the stimulus that encourages excessive eye growth
Slow axial length elongation, which is the primary structural cause of myopia progression
Minimise the yearly increase in prescription over time
By targeting axial length growth rather than only correcting vision, Tokai Myogen lenses focus on long-term eye health, not just short-term clarity.
3. Balanced Comfort & Adaptation
Tokai has engineered Myogen lenses to maintain natural visual comfort and stability, allowing children to adapt easily. The design avoids excessive visual distortion, helping ensure consistent wear—an essential factor for effective myopia control.
Are Myogen Lenses Effective?
In the chart above, Tokai compares its own data from an internal trial of children wearing the MYOGEN lens with a retrospective analysis of eight longitudinal studies conducted in China between 2007 and 2017, looking at axial elongation in Asian children.
A year-long clinical trial of the Tokai MYOGEN Aspherical Lens was conducted at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, under the leadership of Professors Zeng Yangfa and Chen Xiang.
It involved 174 children aged between six and 14, with each child randomly assigned either the MYOGEN lens or Tokai’s standard 1.60 aspherical lens.
They were monitored over 12 months, with follow-up visits at six and 12 months.
Tokai says that study, which is yet to be published, shows the MYOGEN group demonstrated “significantly slower” progression of myopia, both in terms of refractive change and axial length growth, compared with the control group.
Equally important, children adapted well to the lenses, reporting clear and stable vision in everyday school and leisure activities.
Who Should Consider Tokai Myogen Lenses?
Tokai Myogen lenses are recommended if:
Your child’s prescription has increased in the last 6–12 months
There is a family history of high myopia
Your child spends long hours on screens or near work
You want a non-invasive, spectacle-based myopia management solution
At Al-Aziz Optical, we assess each child individually before recommending myopia-control lenses.
Professional Fitting Matters
Myopia-control lenses are not “off-the-shelf” products. Correct results depend on:
Accurate refraction
Proper pupil height and frame measurements
Appropriate frame selection
Our trained optical team ensures Tokai Myogen lenses are:
Correctly centered
Properly aligned
Matched to the child’s lifestyle and prescription
Final Thoughts: Investing in Your Child’s Vision
Myopia is not just about stronger glasses every year—it is about protecting long-term eye health.
Tokai Myogen lenses represent a scientifically informed, parent-friendly, and child-comfortable approach to managing myopia progression. When fitted correctly and worn consistently, they can make a meaningful difference in how a child’s vision develops over time. To browse frames Myogen compatible frames, click here
📍 Visit Al-Aziz Optical in DHA Lahore to learn more about Tokai Myogen lenses and professional myopia management for children.
