Are MiSight® Contact Lenses right for your child?

Does your child have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly? If so, MiSight® may be a solution to their diagnosis. These cutting-edge lenses are ideal for nearsighted kids between the ages of 8 and 12. Examining what these lenses are and how they function will help you understand if they might be right for your child.

 

What Are MiSight Contact Lenses?

These are soft, daily disposable contact lenses designed to correct and slow myopia progression in children. They use a premium, breathable material that provides all-day comfort and unhindered vision.

How Do They Work?

The innovative lenses use a unique dual-focus design. This allows clear distance vision while reducing eyestrain. The central part of the lens corrects nearsightedness. The outer part creates a myopic defocus. 

This defocus aids in slowing the eyeball's elongation and therefore slows the myopia progression.

Why are MiSight Lenses Gaining Popularity?

These unique lenses are gaining popularity among parents and eye care practitioners for several reasons. Leading these reasons is the lenses’ ability to slow the progression of childhood myopia.

 

If your child’s myopia is rapidly progressing, quick intervention is particularly crucial. With MiSight, you help prevent your child from acquiring vision-threatening eye disorders later in life as a result of their myopia.

Being daily disposable lenses, MiSight lenses do not require cleaning or storing. This makes them hassle-free and easy to use for children. Additionally, their soft and breathable material ensures a comfortable fit. This allows kids to wear them throughout the day without discomfort.

 

Clinical Trial at Factoria Eye Clinic

Factoria Eye Clinic is currently participating in a clinical study of the effectiveness of MiSight lenses. The study is open to children ages 8 to 12 interested in wearing contact lenses. 

It will last 4 years and involve approximately 12 visits to Factoria Eye Clinic. Participants will receive complimentary contact lenses and compensation for their time. This trial presents an excellent opportunity for parents to explore the benefits of these innovative lenses for their nearsighted children. They can also help contribute to the ongoing research in this field.

Conclusion

MiSight contact lenses present a breakthrough in myopia management for children. With their unique dual-focus design, they offer a clear vision. More crucially, they help slow myopia progression. Their proven convenience and comfort already make them popular among parents and eye care practitioners. 

 

Consider these if you have a nearsighted child interested in contact lenses. Participants in the clinical study will be contributing to the continuous myopia management research and advancement. Also, your youngster may be eligible for free contact lenses and payment for their time.


 

For more on MiSight lenses or to learn more about participating in the clinical trial, contact Factoria Eye Clinic at our Bellevue, Washington office. Call (425) 641-2020 to schedule an appointment today.