MiSight Lenses for Children with Myopia

If a child has difficulty seeing objects at a distance, it may be due to myopia or nearsightedness. Myopia is a vision condition that affects many school-aged children. The condition is not static and usually continues to worsen as the child grows.

If your child is diagnosed with myopia, chances are their sight will have deteriorated by the next eye appointment. Myopia control treatment can halt myopia progression.

Here’s more about MiSight® lenses for children with myopia.

Understanding Myopia Progression

Myopia is a common eyesight condition, and studies suggest that 34% of children between 12 and 17 are myopic. As lifestyles change and children spend more time indoors using digital screens, the prevalence has continued to rise. When a child is diagnosed with myopia, their eyesight continues to worsen over time as they grow.

The level of nearsightedness increases, usually stabilizing at the age of 20. Abnormal eye growth and elongation cause myopia progression. There are long-term health risks associated with myopia progression.

Myopia Control Techniques

When a child is diagnosed with myopia, eye doctors usually prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to help improve vision. Regular lenses allow the child to see better but do not slow myopia progression. Eye specialists have come up with several treatments to slow or halt myopia progression.

The goal of myopia management or control is to reduce abnormal eye elongation or growth. Advanced myopia management techniques, such as MiSight contact lenses, can help to slow myopia progression in children.

Types of Myopia Control Treatments

There are several types of myopia management options. They include:
 

• MiSight contact lenses.
• Atropine eyedrops.
• Multifocal contact lenses.
• Orthokeratology.

Eye doctors can recommend the best option depending on your child’s age, level of myopia, and other factors.

MiSight Soft Contact Lenses

MiSight lenses are FDA-approved soft contacts specifically designed to slow the progression of myopia. They can help to reduce the risk of developing vision-stealing eye conditions later in life. The daily disposable lenses have a unique two-part design.

The central part corrects the refractive error, while the outer or peripheral part directs light to focus correctly. The lenses have concentric rings that help to direct the light, causing it to focus on the retina. It reduces the stimuli that cause the eye to elongate.

Effectiveness of MiSight Contact Lenses

A three-year clinical study determined the safety and efficacy of MiSight lenses. Studies show that children who wear the lenses experience slower myopia progression. The soft disposable lenses can be prescribed to children between eight to 12 years.

Patients wear the lenses during the day and discard them at the end of the day. The lenses can restore vision, but they do not reshape the cornea. Patients must wear the lenses for 10 hours a day, six days a week.

MiSight lenses use innovative technology to manage myopia. Younger children may require help inserting and removing the lenses. Good contact lens hygiene practices will help prevent the risk of infection when using the lenses.

For more on MiSight lenses for children with myopia, visit Metro Eye Care. Our office is in Edwardsville, Illinois. Call (618) 659-1900 to book an appointment today.