Myopia Control
What is Myopia?
It’s not a word that most people use every day, but myopia is becoming an increasingly more common condition.
Its most frequent symptom is nearsightedness, or the inability to see objects clearly at a distance. The reason objects are blurry in the distance with nearsightedness is because the eye becomes longer as the child grows.
When it comes to the prevalence of myopia, the statistics are staggering. In the U.S. alone, more than 40 percent of Americans have myopia and that number is increasing at an alarming rate, especially among school-aged children.
The reason for its escalation has been linked to two factors:
Genetics Children with one or two myopic parents are more likely to be myopic.
Lifestyle Children who spend more time on activities like reading or using handheld devices instead of spending time outdoors are more likely to become myopic.
Solutions to Myopia
MiSight 1 Day
MiSight 1 day is the first and only soft contact lens FDA-approved*to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment. Children can apply the soft, daily wear, single use contact lenses to their eyes in the morning, wear them for at least 10 hours during the day, then dispose of them in the evening.
MiSight 1 day is an award-winning dual-focus soft contact lens that uses ActivControl™ Technology to slow the elongation of the eyeball.
The ActivControl™ Technology in MiSight 1 day utilizes an optic zone concentric ring design with alternating vision correction and treatment zones. Two zones are vision correction zones with the label power of the contact lens, and the alternating two zones are treatment zones with 2 diopters of defocus to slow the progression of myopia. This design allows the child to see clearly while benefiting from the treatment effect.
Learn more about Myopia Management here: MiSight.com
ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses
Did you know there are options for treating myopia in both children and adults? Myopia was previously thought of as just nearsightedness, but we now know it is a chronic and progressive disease 1-3 that poses the biggest eye health threat of the 21st century.
Our practice is proud to now offer ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.
What are Abiliti™ Overnight lenses?
Abiliti™ Overnight lenses are FDA-approved orthokeratology (ortho-k) contact lenses for myopia management.*5 These lenses provide clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or other contact lenses.
How do they work?
Abiliti™ Overnight lenses temporarily reshape the cornea when worn to bed every night. After removing the lenses in the morning, wearers can enjoy clear vision the entire day without the need for glasses or other contact lenses.** 5 Abiliti™ Overnight lenses are specifically designed and fitted to match a patient’s eye based on its unique corneal shape and prescription.6
Are they safe to use?
Ortho-k lenses have been successfully used for managing myopia in thousands of children and adults for over 15 years.6 Clinical studies have demonstrated that Abiliti™ Overnight lenses are a safe and effective option to manage myopia.7 In three studies accounting for over 200 patient‐years of wear, no serious adverse events were found with Abiliti™ Overnight lenses.8
What are the benefits of Abiliti™ Overnight lenses?
Children wearing Abiliti™ Overnight lenses report better rates of overall vision, far distance vision, symptoms, appearance, satisfaction, academic performance, handling and peer perceptions than children wearing single‐vision spectacles. †8 When worn overnight, patients who use Abiliti™ Overnight lenses typically may participate in sports and other activities with clear vision without the need to wear glasses during the day.
Why should I consider Abiliti™ Overnight lenses to manage my child’s myopia?
Children as young as 6 years old and adults who are assessed with myopia up to 4.00D may be fitted with ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight lenses.8 Additionally, patients with refractive astigmatism of up to 1.50D may be fitted with ACUVUE® Abiliti™ lenses for astigmatism.5
Why should I consider Abiliti™ Overnight lenses to manage my child’s myopia?
Experts believe that managing myopia in children starting at a young age may make an important difference. In studies, patients who wear Abiliti™ Overnight lenses report better rates of overall vision and perform better in school, as compared to kids who wear glasses.
For more information about Abiliti™ Overnight lenses as a possible option for you or your child, please contact our office today at (310) 475-7602.
Stellest Lenses
Stellest lenses are advanced, high-performance eyeglass lenses designed to manage and slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Developed by Essilor, these lenses utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven results, offering a safe and effective solution for controlling myopia.
How Do Stellest Lenses Work?
Stellest lenses feature a unique myopia control design that combines Advanced Single Vision Design (ASVD) and Haptic Lens Technology. The lenses work by applying specific patterns of light to the retina, effectively slowing the elongation of the eyeball, a key cause of myopia progression. This advanced technology provides clearer vision while actively working to prevent further worsening of your child's vision.
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