Types of Myopia Control

Our job is to protect your child’s vision from getting worse as they grow, using the most appropriate treatment.

MiSight ® 1 day

is a dual focus soft contact lens that was the first FDA-approved

myopia control treatment to provide clear vision while simultaneously slowing

the worsening of myopia. It was designed for young children and its safety and

efficacy is supported by a 7-year study and hundreds of thousands of patients.

Stellest Lenses

was FDA market authorized to control myopia in September 2025. It

utilizes invisible little lenses mounted in glasses lenses to slow the progression

of myopia. Its success in doing so depends on at least 10 hours a day of wear.

Soft multifocal contact lenses were originally designed to help adults see

clearly at far away, mid-range, and close up, but studies have shown that they

can help slow myopia progression in children as well.

Orthokeratology (ortho-k) contact lenses

temporarily reshape the cornea overnight. Upon removal in the morning, nearsightedness is corrected delivering clear vision all day long. It is a great option for those that want freedom from daytime glasses and contact lenses, and especially swimmers and water polo

players. These lenses must be worn each night to maintain clear vision.

Low-dose atropine eyedrops

are instilled each night to slow the growth of the eye. Side effects may include mild dilation of the pupils and a temporary reduction in the eye’s focusing ability. They are currently sourced from compounding pharmacies and as such, may have variable performance.

Single Vision Glasses

provide clear vision for a period of time, but don’t do anything to keep the nearsightedness from worsening.

Bifocals and progressive addition lenses (PALs)

do not help slow myopia progression to any appreciable degree.