If you’ve been told your child is squinting at the board in class or you’ve noticed them struggling to read signs from a distance, nearsightedness (myopia) may be the cause. Myopia is one of the most common vision problems in children, and without management, it often gets worse as kids grow.
The good news is that there are options designed specifically to slow its progression. Keep reading to learn how MiSight 1-day contact lenses can help your child see more clearly and protect their vision over time.
What Myopia Does to a Child’s Eyes
Myopia develops when a child’s eye grows longer than it should, which causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. The result is blurry distance vision. Because children’s eyes are still developing, myopia often progresses year over year throughout childhood and adolescence.
Without any form of myopia management, a child who is mildly nearsighted at age 8 may have significantly stronger glasses by their teenage years. The goal of early intervention is to slow that progression before it goes further.
How MiSight Lenses Work to Slow Myopia Progression
MiSight 1 day is a daily soft contact lens designed specifically for myopia control in children ages 8 to 12. It uses ActivControl Technology, which builds two treatment zones and two correction zones into each lens.
The correction zones give your child clear vision at all distances, while the treatment zones create a specific type of light focus in front of the retina, a signal that slows how quickly the eye continues to grow.
In a six-year clinical study conducted by CooperVision, children wearing MiSight 1 day progressed less than -1.00 diopter on average. MiSight is also the first and only FDA-approved product proven to slow myopia progression in children at the initiation of treatment between ages 8 and 12.
What Your Child Can Expect Day to Day
One of the practical advantages of MiSight is how manageable the routine is. Each lens is worn during the day and discarded at night, so there is no cleaning or storage involved.
CooperVision’s research found that children as young as 8 years old can apply and remove lenses on their own with confidence. Vision is clear immediately after insertion, which is not always the case with other types of specialty lenses used for myopia control.
Children in the clinical trial also consistently achieved better than 20/20 vision throughout the full six-year study period. For kids who want to play sports, spend time outdoors, or simply go through their day without glasses, MiSight offers a comfortable and effective daily option.
Is Your Child a Candidate for MiSight?
MiSight is prescribed for children ages 8 to 12 at the start of treatment, with a prescription range of -0.75 to -4.00 diopters and no more than 0.75 diopters of astigmatism. Candidates should also have eyes free of disease.
It is worth noting that MiSight corrects myopia but is not designed to treat astigmatism directly. An eye exam will help determine whether your child’s prescription and eye health make them a good fit for this lens.
Start the Conversation at Stahl Eyecare Experts
Managing myopia in children works best when it starts early. MiSight lenses offer parents a clinically supported option that addresses both daily vision and long-term eye health. To find out whether MiSight 1-day contact lenses are right for your child, schedule an appointment at Stahl Eyecare Experts in Manhattan, NY, today.
