If your child’s glasses prescription keeps increasing, you may wonder whether myopia control contact lenses can help slow the change. The answer is yes, certain specially designed contact lenses may help manage myopia progression in children when prescribed and monitored by an eye care professional.
How Do Myopia Control Contact Lenses Help?
Myopia control lenses are different from regular contact lenses. They are designed not only to provide clear vision but also to help slow the progression of nearsightedness. Multifocal and other specialized contact lens designs have been studied for this purpose.
Can They Stop Myopia Completely?
No. Myopia control contact lenses do not permanently stop myopia or reverse an existing prescription. Their purpose is to slow progression. The treatment plan depends on your child’s age, prescription, eye health, and how quickly their myopia is changing.
Give Your Child’s Myopia the Right Attention
If your child’s prescription is changing frequently, an eye examination can help determine whether myopia control contact lenses or another approach may be appropriate. Eyes on Brickell provides personalized eye care for children and families.
Visit Eyes on Brickell at 2885 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33129, to discuss your child’s changing prescription and myopia management options with an eye care professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are myopia control contact lenses?
Myopia control contact lenses are specially designed lenses that correct nearsightedness while also helping slow the progression of myopia in children. They are different from standard contact lenses and should be prescribed and monitored by an eye care professional.
Can myopia control contact lenses slow myopia progression?
Yes. Certain specially designed contact lenses have been shown to help slow the progression of myopia in children. The effectiveness can vary depending on the child and the specific lens design used.
Can myopia control contact lenses stop myopia completely?
No. Myopia control contact lenses are intended to slow the progression of nearsightedness rather than permanently stop or reverse myopia. Regular eye examinations are important for monitoring changes in your child’s prescription.
At what age can children use myopia control contact lenses?
The appropriate age depends on the child's eye health, prescription, maturity, and ability to safely handle contact lenses. An eye care professional can determine whether myopia control contact lenses are suitable for your child.
Are myopia control contact lenses different from regular contact lenses?
Yes. Regular contact lenses primarily correct blurry vision, while myopia control contact lenses use specialized optical designs intended to provide clear vision while also helping manage myopia progression.
How long do children need to wear myopia control contact lenses?
The duration of treatment varies from child to child. Myopia management is generally monitored over time, with regular eye examinations to evaluate changes in prescription and eye growth.
Are myopia control contact lenses safe for children?
When appropriately prescribed, fitted, and monitored, myopia control contact lenses can be an option for children. Proper hygiene, handling, wearing schedules, and follow-up appointments are important for safe contact lens use.
What happens if my child’s prescription keeps increasing?
A frequently increasing prescription may indicate progressing myopia. An eye examination can help determine how quickly the myopia is changing and whether myopia control contact lenses or another myopia management option may be appropriate.
Do myopia control contact lenses reverse an existing prescription?
No. Myopia control contact lenses do not reverse an existing prescription. Their purpose is to help slow further progression while providing vision correction.
Where can I get myopia control contact lenses in Miami?
Eyes on Brickell provides personalized eye care for children and can evaluate whether myopia control contact lenses may be appropriate. The office is located at 2885 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33129.
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