Exploring MiSight Contacts

Are contacts only for adults? Recent developments in contact lens technology now offer an option for children called MiSight Contact Lenses. These lenses not only help correct your child’s vision, but they also slow or stall the progression of their vision disorder. If you have a child who needs glasses, you may want to talk to your Wilmington eye doctor about this option. Here’s a closer look at who a good candidate is for MiSight Contact Lenses.

Who Benefits from MiSight Contact Lenses?

MiSight Contact Lenses are designed for children whose eyes are still developing and who suffer from nearsightedness. Most children are between the ages of 8 and 12 when they are good candidates. They need to be mature enough to handle contact lens care and to remember to replace the lenses daily.

How Do MiSight Contact Lenses Work?

MiSight Contact Lenses are daily use contact lenses that correct nearsighted vision. Yet they also alter the eye’s development, which means many patients who are nearsighted see the progression of their vision problem slow or even stop altogether. Since nearsightedness tends to get worse as someone ages, this technology is considered a significant advancement in pediatric eye care.

Why MiSight Makes Sense for Kids

One of the challenges of contact lens wearing for kids is the challenge that comes from keeping contact lenses clean. MiSight eliminates this problem because it is a daily-wear lens. The child simply puts on the contacts in the morning and then throws them away before bed. There is no need to disinfect and safely store the lenses. This process reduces many of the risks of contacts, and also limits parents from having to replace glasses that get broken during sports and other activities.

If you think your child could benefit from MiSight Contact Lenses, reach out to Paul Vision Institute to schedule a consultation.