MiSight Contact Lenses

When you have a child who has myopia, i.e. nearsightedness, there are several ways to correct their vision but they fail to prevent the development of the ocular conditions associated with moderate and high myopia. A new option available is MiSight. This is the first contact lens approved by the FDA for controlling the progression of myopia in kids. If your child might benefit from these contact lenses, contact us at our Maple Ridge optometry office to make an appointment for a full eye exam for your child.

Controlling Myopia

Myopia generally gets worse over time, and this can cause a host of other problems. Advanced myopia is a risk factor for developing glaucoma and retinal detachment. MiSight is not just for correcting vision while the contact lenses are in. It is for keeping myopia from quickly progressing in your child. Kids as young as 8 years old can wear these lenses. They are easy for kids to handle, are worn all day and then thrown away at bedtime. They are soft lenses that are made to be comfortable as well as corrective.

Myopia rates are rising, and one reason may be that we now spend so much time looking at electronic screens. In Canada, it is estimated that 30% of the population has myopia. Globally, the prevalence of myopia is expected to increase from 27% in 2010 to 52% by the year 2050. With MiSight contact lenses, you can keep your child's myopia from getting worse. It is one of the very few options that help slow the progression of myopia as well as correcting vision while they are worn. To help slow myopia progression, these must be first worn when the child is between 8 and 12 years of age.

Call Maple Ridge Eye Care Today!

If your child has myopia, there is now a way to slow it down instead of simply watching as it gets progressively worse each year. To see if your child is a good candidate for MiSight, contact our optometry office in Maple Ridge today to make your appointment.