Does your child’s glasses prescription get stronger every year? Do you watch them squint a little more, sit closer to the screen, struggle a bit harder to see the board at school? CooperVision MiSight® 1-Day contact lenses may provide an effective solution, as they are the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses clinically proven to reduce myopia progression in children aged eight to 12 at the start of treatment. They offer parents a proactive solution rather than watching their child’s vision deteriorate year after year.
At Vision Source Mandan, we’ve integrated MiSight® 1-Day lenses into our comprehensive myopia management program because we understand the long-term implications of unchecked myopia progression. Our team has served families throughout Mandan, Bismarck, and surrounding North Dakota communities for over 70 years. We’re committed to offering the most advanced treatments available to protect your child’s vision for life.
How MiSight® 1-Day Lenses Work
MiSight® 1-Day contact lenses use innovative ActivControl® Technology to simultaneously correct your child’s vision and help slow myopia progression. The lenses feature a dual-focus optical design with alternating concentric treatment and correction zones.
The Science Behind the Design
The lens design includes two types of zones working together. Some zones correct your child’s vision so they can see clearly at all distances. Other zones send special signals to the eye to help slow the stretching and growth that make nearsightedness worse. Think of it like the lens doing two jobs at once: giving clear vision now while working to protect vision for the future.
The landmark clinical study demonstrated that children wearing MiSight® 1-Day lenses experienced 59% slower myopia progression than those wearing standard single-vision contact lenses over a three-year period.
Why Slowing Progression Matters
The science behind these lenses addresses the root cause of myopia progression. As a child’s eye grows and elongates, their nearsightedness typically worsens. By creating specific optical signals on the peripheral retina, MiSight® lenses may help slow this elongation process during critical developmental years. This intervention during childhood can have lasting benefits that extend well into adulthood.
The Daily Disposable Advantage
One significant benefit of MiSight® 1-Day lenses is their daily disposable format, which makes them particularly suitable for children. Kids use a fresh, sterile pair each morning and discard them at night, eliminating the need for cleaning solutions, storage cases, or complex maintenance routines.
Simplicity for Children and Parents
This convenience factor makes contact lenses easier for children to manage independently while significantly reducing the risk of eye infections associated with improper lens care. Parents appreciate how daily disposables take much of the responsibility off their shoulders. Children simply insert clean lenses in the morning and throw them away at bedtime. This simplicity increases compliance with the treatment plan, which is essential for achieving optimal myopia management outcomes.
Who Qualifies for MiSight® 1-Day Lenses?
MiSight® 1-Day contact lenses are FDA-approved for children aged eight to 12 at the start of treatment, though individual circumstances may vary. We can also treat children outside this age range with off-label prescriptions. During a consultation, we evaluate several factors to determine if your child is a good candidate for these specialized lenses.
Good candidates for MiSight® 1-Day lenses typically share the following qualities:
- Children with progressive myopia whose prescriptions worsen each year
- Kids who demonstrate maturity and responsibility in following instructions
- Children motivated to wear contact lenses for sports, activities, or personal reasons
- Families committed to attending regular follow-up appointments
- Children willing to learn proper insertion, removal, and hygiene practices
If your child qualifies for this treatment, we take time to properly train both children and parents on all aspects of lens wear, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and confident before your child takes lenses home.
What Parents Can Expect With MiSight® 1-Day Lenses
Children typically wear MiSight® 1-Day lenses during waking hours every day for optimal results. Consistency is key to achieving the full benefits of myopia management. Our trusted team guides you and your child through every step of the process, so you can know what to expect.
The Treatment Journey
Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your child’s vision changes, ensure the lenses fit properly, and assess how well the treatment is working. Most children adapt quickly to wearing the lenses and report comfortable all-day wear, often forgetting they’re even wearing them.
Long-Term Eye Health Benefits
Early intervention matters. Controlling myopia progression during childhood may reduce your child’s risk of developing serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Higher levels of myopia correlate with increased risks for these conditions, making effective myopia management during childhood a worthwhile investment in long-term eye health.
Trust Vision Source Mandan With Your Child’s Vision
At Vision Source Mandan, we’ve been caring for generations of families since 1950, and we take pride in offering the latest advances in eye care technology. As part of the Vision Source network, we have access to cutting-edge treatments and diagnostic equipment, allowing us to provide the most comprehensive care available. Dr. Brittany Schauer, Dr. Wayne Aberle, and Dr. Danielle Dyke combine decades of experience with a genuine commitment to personalized, compassionate care for patients of all ages.
If you’re concerned about your child’s worsening myopia and want to explore whether MiSight® 1-Day contact lenses are the right solution, contact our team today. We’ll answer all your questions, perform a thorough evaluation, and create a customized myopia management plan designed to protect your child’s vision for years to come. Is your child unable to wear contacts? We also offer Essilor Stellist Eyeglasses as another FDA-approved option to effectively slow myopia.