Understanding misight contact lenses

Daily contacts that teach the eye to grow less.

MiSight is the first FDA-approved daily contact lens specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children. Clear vision during the day, myopia control working in the background.

What's happening

Two prescriptions in one lens.

MiSight lenses have a central zone with your child's regular prescription for clear vision, plus concentric rings with a different focus that project a signal to the eye to stop growing.

This dual-focus design works through a mechanism called peripheral myopic defocus — essentially teaching the eye to slow its growth. Three-year studies show 59% less progression vs standard lenses.

What helps

Here's the plan —
and why it works.

Foundation

Daily wear, 10+ hours

Consistency is key. Missed days reduce effectiveness.

Backup

Glasses for off days

Always have glasses ready for sick days, pool days, or tired days.

Support

Outdoor time

2+ hours daily outdoor time compounds the benefit.

Tracking

Every 6 months

We track progression and axial length — confirming the lenses are doing their job.

Common questions

Honest answers to common questions.

How old does my child need to be?+

MiSight is FDA-approved starting at age 8. Many kids handle daily contact lenses well at that age — we teach insertion and removal thoroughly.

Will they see clearly?+

Yes. The central zone provides clear vision just like regular contacts. The rings around it aren't visible in daily use.

How many hours per day are needed?+

At least 10 hours per day, 6 days per week. Consistency matters for effectiveness — so kids who'll actually wear them reliably do best.

Are they hard to insert?+

Kids learn surprisingly fast — often faster than adults. We spend a dedicated training session with insertion and removal practice. Parents can help at first.

What happens when they're older?+

We continue until eye growth stabilizes, typically ages 16–18. After that, they can transition to regular contacts, glasses, or consider refractive surgery when age-appropriate.

Daily contacts that teach the eye to grow less.

Two prescriptions in one lens.

Here's the plan —
and why it works.

Daily wear, 10+ hours

Glasses for off days

Outdoor time

Every 6 months

Parents: watch for

Honest answers to common questions.

We're here when you need us.

Daily contacts that teach the eye to grow less.

Two prescriptions in one lens.

Here's the plan —and why it works.

Daily wear, 10+ hours

Glasses for off days

Outdoor time

Every 6 months

Parents: watch for

Honest answers to common questions.

We're here when you need us.

Here's the plan —
and why it works.