Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is the most common refractive eye condition in the world and the number of people who suffer from it is steadily increasing annually, particularly among children. In fact, estimates suggest that the number of young people with myopia has doubled in the last half century. It is progressive, meaning that without treatment, it will get progressively worse.

Myopia usually starts to develop in childhood and occurs if the eyeball becomes too long or the cornea too curved. This means that the light entering the eye isn’t focused correctly, and objects that are at a distance appear blurred while those close to the eyes are clear. As children continue to grow, so can their eyes, making the ages of 8-14 the time when myopia is most likely to develop. However, there is much more to myopia than just blurred vision. Studies have shown that as high levels of myopia increase your likelihood of developing an array of vision-threatening conditions in the future, including glaucoma, myopic macular degeneration, and even retinal detachment. Therefore, it is in the best interests of all patients to try and slow the onset of myopia as soon as it starts to develop. One of the most effective treatments for doing this is using MiSight 1 Day contact lenses.
 

What are MiSight 1 Day contact lenses?

MiSight 1 Day contact lenses are specifically designed for children to not only correct their vision, giving them crystal clear visual acuity while they wear them, but to also slow the progression of short-sightedness potentially.

These soft, daily disposable lenses act and feel just like conventional contact lenses, but feature ActivControl technology. This technology creates a special optical focus that safely and non-invasively inhibits the process that causes myopia to progress. This can ensure that your child’s myopia is kept under control and significantly reduces their risk of experiencing complications as a result of high myopia in the future.

In addition to the benefits of myopia control, parents who choose MiSight 1 Day contact lenses for their child will ensure that their child receives the usual benefits associated with contact lens use – which include confidence in their appearance, a greater freedom for participating in outdoor activities and sports which would usually be inhibited by wearing glasses.
 

How old does my child need to be to wear MiSight 1 Day contact lenses?

While the fitting and supply of contact lenses to those patients under the age of 16 is highly regulated, there is no age barrier when it comes to wearing contact lenses. Each child is assessed for their candidacy based on a case by case basis to ensure that they are happy and comfortable wearing contacts and have the necessary skill to be able to place and remove them (with adult help and supervision if necessary).

If you would like to find out more information about myopia control treatments including MiSight One Day contact lenses, please contact our team at Look! Optometry today at (310) 796-5665 to learn about our MiSight One Day Contact Lenses in Manhattan Beach.