If your child’s glasses prescription keeps getting stronger every year, you’re not imagining things. Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming more common and it’s not just about needing thicker glasses. At Navigation Eye Care in Chesapeake, we offer MiSight contact lenses to help slow down that progression and protect your child’s long-term vision.
Let’s explore how these lenses work, what the treatment process looks like, and how effective they really are.
Lens Technology: What Makes MiSight So Special?
MiSight contact lenses aren’t your typical vision correction tool. They’re soft, single-use daily contacts made specifically to slow the progression of myopia in children between the ages of 8 and 12.
What makes them different?
MiSight lenses use something called dual-focus technology. While part of the lens helps your child see clearly (just like regular lenses), the other part gently signals the eye to slow down its growth. Why does that matter? Because the more the eye stretches, the higher the risk for future vision complications.
The goal of MiSight contact lenses is to reduce that stretching over time and give your child a clearer, healthier future.
Treatment Process: What to Expect as a Parent
We get it, starting contacts for kids can sound like a big leap. That’s why we walk with you every step of the way.
Here’s how the MiSight journey works at Navigation Eye Care:
- Comprehensive Eye Exam: We assess your child’s current prescription, eye health, and readiness for contact lenses.
- Myopia Management Consultation: We explain what myopia means for your child, the science behind MiSight, and your options moving forward.
- Lens Fitting and Training: We teach your child (and you!) how to safely put in, remove, and care for the lenses.
- Regular Follow-Ups: Every few months, we check prescription changes, eye growth, and how your child is doing with their lenses.
And don’t worry most kids adapt to MiSight quickly, and they love the freedom from glasses!
Effectiveness: Does MiSight Really Work?
The short answer? Yes.
Studies show that MiSight contact lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 59% compared to single-vision lenses. That’s a big deal, especially when it comes to protecting against future risks like:
- Retinal detachment
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Myopic maculopathy
Even better? The earlier we start, the more we can slow things down. And while no treatment stops myopia completely, MiSight gives your child a real advantage.
We’ve seen success right here in Chesapeake kids who once struggled with fast-changing prescriptions are now enjoying stability, freedom, and improved confidence.
You’re Not Alone in This. We’re Here to Help
Watching your child’s prescription get stronger can feel frustrating or even a little scary. But you don’t have to go through it alone.
At Navigation Eye Care, we take time to explain everything in parent-friendly language. Our Eye Doctor will partner with you to build a care plan that supports your child’s vision today and for years to come.
Schedule a MiSight Consultation Today
If your child has myopia, schedule a MiSight consultation with Navigation Eye Care today. Let’s take a proactive step together toward clearer vision, less eye strain, and a more confident future.
Because slowing myopia means giving your child the gift of lasting clarity.