If your child’s glasses prescription seems to jump every annual visit, it can be more than a little unsettling. Myopia management is a proactive approach designed to slow that progression, not just update lenses after the fact. At Family Eyecare of Orange in Orange, CT, we often meet families who’ve noticed their child squinting at the board, moving closer to screens, or losing confidence in sports and reading. These small moments can add up quickly.
One option that many parents find surprisingly kid-friendly is MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, a daily disposable contact lens specifically designed to help slow myopia progression in children¹.
Why slowing myopia matters
Myopia (nearsightedness) usually starts in childhood and can progress through the teen years. Higher levels of myopia are associated with a greater lifetime risk of eye health complications later on. That’s why families are looking beyond “stronger glasses” and asking, “Can we slow this down?”
MiSight® contact lenses are part of a broader approach that may include lifestyle guidance, monitoring, and customized treatment plans based on your child’s eyes, habits, and visual needs.
How MiSight® lenses work
MiSight® lenses do two jobs at the same time:
- Correct distance vision so your child can see clearly in class, on the field, and while reading signs.
- Create a special focus pattern designed to reduce the signal that can encourage the eye to keep elongating (a key driver of myopia progression).
They’re also daily disposables, which many parents appreciate because there’s:
- No cleaning routine to manage
- No lens case to forget or lose
- A fresh pair every morning
Good candidates for MiSight lenses
Every child’s eyes are different, but MiSight® may be worth discussing if you’ve noticed:
- Prescriptions changing noticeably year over year
- Frequent squinting or headaches after school
- Sitting very close to screens or holding books close
- Struggles with distance activities (sports, board work)
- A family history of nearsightedness
A myopia evaluation with our pediatric eye care team can help confirm what’s going on and whether MiSight® fits your child’s needs and maturity level.
What to expect at a MiSight® fitting
A MiSight® fitting is more than handing over a trial pair. At your appointment, we’ll typically:
- Measure your child’s prescription and eye health
- Assess focusing and eye teaming
- Review daily habits (screen time, reading distance, outdoor time)
- Teach safe, comfortable insertion and removal
- Schedule follow-ups to monitor progress over time
If your child has additional visual challenges, we’ll talk through options and long-term support. Some families also ask about low vision resources and strategies. While low vision is different from typical childhood myopia, we’re happy to guide you toward supportive tools and next steps if that becomes relevant.
Clearer days now, smarter vision planning later
If your child’s myopia has been climbing, MiSight® contact lenses may offer a practical way to see clearly today while supporting a long-term strategy to slow progression. We can help you determine whether your child is a good candidate and what a personalized plan could look like.
Call Family Eyecare of Orange to schedule a comprehensive pediatric eye exam or myopia management evaluation to help your child see clearly and comfortably again.
- https://www.misight.com/frequently-asked-questions