Current research guides us towards what does (and doesn’t!) work for myopia management. We know that undercorrecting myopia or “making the eyes work” actually causes myopia to progress faster in children. So how do we control myopia progression?
Also known as Ortho-k, this treatment option uses rigid gas permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight to gently reshape the corneal surface. This non-surgical technique allows the wearer to see clearly without glasses or contact through the day - and is highly effective in slowing myopia progress by causing peripheral defocus that reduces the signal to the eye to elongate.
Daily disposable contact lens designs from Coopervision (MiSight) and Johnson & Johnson (Acuvue Abiliti) have been clinically proven to slow myopia progression in children using a similar process to Ortho-k. These lenses have a multifocal design that give crisp clear vision centrally but cause peripheral defocus that reduces the elongation of the eye.
Single vision eyeglass lenses do not affect the progression of myopia but there are several lens designs that have been shown to be highly effective. Miyosmart lenses work similarly to both Ortho-k and soft contact lenses by causing peripheral defocus. MiSight eyeglass lenses have a different mechanism, reducing peripheral contrast to reduce the signal for elongation.
Single vision eyeglass lenses do not affect the progression of myopia but there are several lens designs that have been shown to be highly effective. Miyosmart lenses work similarly to both Ortho-k and soft contact lenses by causing peripheral defocus. MiSight eyeglass lenses have a different mechanism, reducing peripheral contrast to reduce the signal for elongation.
