How Do MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses Slow Down the Progression of Myopia?

Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children worldwide. If your child’s prescription seems to be changing every year, you may be wondering whether there’s a way to slow that progression One of the most clinically researched options available today is MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, a daily disposable lens specifically designed for myopia management in children.

Understanding Why Myopia Progresses

Myopia typically worsens as a child grows because the eye continues to elongate from front to back. When the eye grows too long, light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in blurred distance vision.

Traditional glasses and standard contact lenses help with blurry vision, but they do not address the signals that tell the eye to keep growing. This is where myopia control lenses like MiSight 1 day are different.

What Makes MiSight® 1 Day Different?

MiSight 1 day contact lenses use a unique optical design called dual-focus technology. Each lens has:

• A central zone that corrects distance vision so your child can see clearly
• Surrounding treatment zones that send a specific visual signal to the retina

These treatment zones create what’s called myopic defocus - a controlled blur in the peripheral vision. This defocus helps signal the eye to slow down its growth, addressing the root cause of myopia progression rather than just correcting eyesight.

How Myopic Defocus Slows Eye Growth

Research shows that when peripheral light focuses behind the retina, it can stimulate the eye to elongate further. MiSight lenses are designed to keep peripheral light focused in front of the retina, which helps reduce the stimulus for eye growth.

Over time, this can result in:

• Slower prescription changes
• Reduced axial growth
• Lower risk of developing high myopia later in life

Clinical studies have demonstrated that MiSight 1 day lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of around 50-60% compared to standard single-vision lenses.

Why Daily Disposable Lenses Matter

MiSight lenses are daily disposables, meaning your child wears a fresh, sterile pair each day. This offers several benefits:

• No cleaning or storage required
• Lower risk of eye infections
• Greater convenience for children and parents
• Consistent lens performance every day

For many families, this makes myopia management easier and safer to maintain long-term.

Who Is a Good Candidate for MiSight® 1 Day?

MiSight 1 day lenses are FDA-approved for children and are typically recommended for:

• Children with progressing myopia
• Kids who can responsibly handle contact lenses
• Families looking for a non-invasive myopia control option

A comprehensive eye exam is essential to determine whether MiSight lenses are the right fit for your child.

Start Myopia Control at Esther Ahn Optometry

MiSight® 1 day contact lenses go beyond simple vision correction. By using innovative dual-focus technology, they help slow the progression of myopia by addressing how the eye grows - especially during critical childhood years. Early intervention can make a meaningful difference in your child’s long-term eye health and reduce the risks associated with high myopia later in life.

If you’re concerned about your child’s worsening prescription, schedule a myopia management consultation at Esther Ahn Optometry to find out whether MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are right for your child. Visit our office in Cerritos, California, call (562) 809-4041, or use this link to book an appointment today.