SightGlass Vision’s DOT™ Spectacle Lenses Win Gold Stevie® Award

SightGlass Vision wins Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Breakthrough of the Year for its DOT™ spectacle lenses for myopia control. Presented in the Healthcare Technology category at the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, the award was given in recognition of DOT lenses' novel contrast management approach to slowing myopia progression in children, and was described by judges as a “standout healthcare technology innovation.”

The winning entry, titled “DOT Spectacle Lenses Offer a Groundbreaking New Approach to Protecting Children’s Eyesight,” highlighted SightGlass Vision’s landmark clinical research, the rapid adoption of its DOT spectacle lenses, and the company’s continued investment in educating eye care professionals about the potential of contrast management for myopia control.

Among the key achievements highlighted in the entry was new two-year clinical data showing that more than 1D of myopia progression was saved on average after two years among Chinese children aged 6 to 10 who were treated with DOT spectacle lenses.

The recognition has also been welcomed by Andrew Sedgwick, CEO of SightGlass Vision, who noted that the award reflects the importance of efforts being made to address childhood myopia. The contribution of eye care professionals and families who have placed their trust in DOT lenses was also acknowledged, along with the continued need for solutions aimed at slowing myopia progression and protecting children’s long-term eye health.

The Gold Stevie® Award follows another recent recognition for SightGlass Vision, which was named a finalist for Healthtech Company of the Year at the 2026 UK Business Tech Awards, The award program recognizes organizations involved in meaningful innovation across the health technology sector.

The Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations contributing to the advancement of technology across industries. More than 700 nominations from organizations in 37 countries and territories were submitted this year for consideration across a broad range of technology-related categories.

With its Gold Stevie® win, SightGlass Vision has been recognized alongside some of the technology industry’s most prominent names, including Apple, Microsoft, and IBM, among this year’s honorees.

The winners are scheduled to be honored at a recognition dinner on October 28 in Paris, France.

For further information about the Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence and the complete list of winners, visit http://Tech.StevieAwards.com.