THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE

Defocus explained

An optical image focused away from the intended retinal position.

Eyes and vision

How to understand it

Some myopia-management designs deliberately create additional optical signals while correcting central vision. Evidence is specific to the design and population.

An example

A lens intended for myopia management needs a specific explanation of its design and follow-up plan, not just the word “defocus”.

A common mix-up

Ordinary aspheric design is not automatically a myopia-management treatment.

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