Myopia Control

What Is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close-up objects remain clear. It usually develops in childhood and tends to worsen as the eyes grow.

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. This can make everyday activities like seeing the whiteboard at school or reading street signs difficult without glasses or contacts.

Common Ways to Improve Vision

Traditional methods to correct myopia include:

• Eyeglasses – the most common and easy-to-use correction

• Contact Lenses – provide clear, natural vision and freedom from frames

• Refractive Surgery (such as LASIK) – typically reserved for adults once vision has stabilized

While these options improve sight, they do not stop myopia from getting worse over time-especially in children.

What Is Myopia Control?

Myopia control refers to treatments designed to slow down the progression of nearsightedness in children. Slowing myopia progression is important because higher levels of myopia increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as:

• Retinal detachment

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Myopic maculopathy

MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight® 1 day lenses are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses proven to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8–12 at the start of treatment.

How They Work:

MiSight lenses use a special optical design that not only corrects vision but also signals the eye to slow its growth—helping to manage the underlying cause of myopia.

Key Benefits:

• Slows myopia progression by 59% on average*

• Daily disposable lenses – no cleaning, safe, and convenient

• Easy for kids to use with proper training

• Allows children to stay active without the limitations of glasses

MiSight® is a proactive step for parents who want to help preserve their child’s long-term vision health.