Childhood myopia is becoming more common, and many families are looking for ways to protect their children’s vision. Glasses can correct vision, but they don’t slow down the changes in the eye that cause myopia to worsen over time. Parents are increasingly looking for solutions that not only help their child see clearly but also protect their long-term eye health.
MiSight contact lenses are designed specifically for children, combining clear vision with proven technology that slows down the progression of myopia.
Myopia Control
To understand how MiSight lenses work, it helps to know what causes myopia to worsen over time. Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
MiSight lenses are designed to help slow this eye growth. They use special treatment zones that provide signals to the eye to help manage myopia progression, while the central vision zone supports clear vision for everyday activities.
What Makes MiSight Lenses Different?
MiSight lenses aren’t your typical contact lenses. While standard contacts simply correct vision, MiSight lenses’ dual-focus design actively works to slow myopia progression
These daily disposable soft contact lenses feature two distinct zones working together:
- Vision correction zone: The central area provides clear, sharp vision for all your child’s daily activities—from reading the board at school to playing sports with friends.
- Myopia control zone: Surrounding the center are concentric treatment rings that create specific light signals. These rings focus light in front of the peripheral retina, reducing the stimulus that causes the eye to grow longer.
MiSight’s approach addresses both the symptoms and the root cause of myopia progression, making it an appealing solution for managing childhood nearsightedness.
Benefits for Children & Families
MiSight lenses offer advantages that go beyond basic vision correction:
- Proven myopia control: Clinical research demonstrates that MiSight lenses slow the progression of myopia, reducing the risk of high myopia and associated complications like retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts later in life.
- Daily convenience: The daily disposable format means a fresh, sterile pair every day. There’s no cleaning routine, no storage cases, and no risk of protein buildup or contamination.
- Active lifestyle freedom: Children can participate fully in sports, swimming, and outdoor activities without worrying about glasses falling off or breaking. This freedom often leads to increased confidence and participation.
- Improved quality of life: Many children feel more confident without glasses, especially during social activities and sports. MiSight lenses provide a wide field of clear vision without frames blocking peripheral sight.
- Improved safety: The single-use design minimizes infection risk, while the soft lens material is comfortable and safe for young eyes.
Together, these benefits make MiSight lenses a powerful option for supporting both your child’s vision health and overall confidence as they grow.
Who Can Benefit From MiSight?
MiSight contact lenses are FDA-approved for children aged 8 to 12 with mild to moderate myopia. This age range is important because myopia typically progresses most rapidly during these formative years.
Ideal candidates include children who:
- Have been diagnosed with progressive myopia
- Are responsible enough to handle contact lens insertion and removal
- Want an alternative to glasses for sports or activities
- Show signs of increasing nearsightedness at regular eye exams
Early intervention is key to maximizing the benefits of myopia control. The sooner treatment begins, the more effectively it can slow progression and protect long-term vision health.
Supporting Your Child’s Vision Health
While MiSight lenses provide powerful myopia control, combining them with healthy vision habits can enhance their effectiveness:
- Increase outdoor time: Encourage at least two hours of outdoor activity daily. Natural light exposure has been shown to reduce myopia progression risk.
- Manage screen time: Follow the 20-20-20 rule—every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This helps reduce digital eye strain.
- Maintain good reading habits: Ensure adequate lighting and encourage holding books and devices at proper distances.
- Regular eye exams: Consistent monitoring allows your eye care professional to track progress and adjust treatment as needed.
Taking the Next Steps in Myopia Management
MiSight contact lenses represent progress in children’s vision care, offering both immediate clear vision and long-term eye health protection. By addressing myopia progression early with proven technology, you can help safeguard your child’s vision for years to come.
If your child has been diagnosed with myopia or you’ve noticed signs of worsening nearsightedness, consider scheduling a comprehensive eye exam to discuss MiSight lenses with See & Co today.
