SightGlass Vision has announced the expansion of its Canadian presence with the addition of two Business Development Managers focused on increasing awareness and education around its DOT™ spectacle lenses for childhood myopia management.

The company says the new Canada-based team will work with Eye Care Professionals to support understanding and adoption of its contrast management approach to slowing myopia progression in children.

In Canada, MiSight® spectacle lenses powered by Diffusion Optics Technology™ (DOT™) are available through CooperVision. According to published research cited by the company, diffusion optics spectacle lenses have demonstrated a reduction in average myopia progression of up to 75% after 12 months of wear in certain pediatric populations, when worn as prescribed. Clinical studies have included children aged six to 13 years, with recommended wear times of approximately 10 hours per day.

SightGlass Vision describes DOT™ lenses as a single-vision spectacle option designed to manage myopia progression through contrast modulation while maintaining visual acuity. The technology integrates multiple light-diffusing elements intended to softly scatter light before it reaches the retina, an approach the company refers to as “contrast management.”

Two industry professionals will initially support the rollout in Ontario and British Columbia:

• Sharon Koch, based in Toronto, brings more than 13 years of experience as an optometric assistant and over 25 years in client relationship management. Her background includes roles with Shamir Canada, Eye Recommend, and independent optometry practices.
• Gemma Gibb, based in Vancouver, has nearly a decade of experience in the optical sector, including business development and account management roles with Nikon Optical Canada and The Optical Group.

In a statement, Koch noted that contrast management remains a relatively new concept for many Canadian Eye Care Professionals and emphasized the opportunity for education around evidence-based myopia control options. Gibb added that many practices are already engaged in myopia management and are seeking additional tools that can integrate into existing workflows.

SightGlass Vision reports that DOT™ lenses have been commercially introduced in markets including China, Israel, Spain, and the U.K., with more than 1.5 million children globally having worn the lenses, based on company sales data. The company was founded in 2016 and now operates as a joint venture between CooperVision, Inc. and Essilor International.

As childhood myopia rates continue to rise globally, the Canadian market has seen growing interest in spectacle-based and contact lens–based myopia management strategies. The addition of a dedicated Canadian team signals increased industry focus on education and practice support in this evolving segment.

For additional information, Eye Care Professionals can visit SightGlassVision.com.

Click HERE for the press release.

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