Myopia control soft contact lenses.
Wearing soft contact lenses can help children and teenagers feel more confident, satisfied, and active. Myopia control contact lenses offer the added benefit of slowing how quickly myopia progresses.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control come in several designs, including dual-focus, multifocal, extended depth of focus, and other advanced ring-focus options. Most have been created specifically to manage myopia in children and teens, although some were originally designed for presbyopia. These lenses both correct vision and help control myopia progression. Effectiveness can vary between designs, and full-time wear is recommended for the best results.
Follow the links on this page to learn more about soft contact lens options for myopia control.
Myopia control soft contact lens articles.
NaturalVue Enhanced Multifocal contact lenses: parents’ guide
We explore all about the NaturalVue Enhanced Multifocal contact lens, from its unique design for myopia control, to its interesting features, and which children might it best be suitable for.
Mark’ennovy MYLO contact lenses: parents’ guide
We explore Mark’ennovy MYLO, a monthly disposable soft contact lens designed for myopia management using extended depth of focus technology.
Menicon Bloom Day contact lenses: parents’ guide
We look at Menicon Bloom Day soft contact lenses, how they are designed to manage myopia, and whether they may be suitable for your child.
ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day contact lenses: parents’ guide
We explain how ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day contact lenses use a specialised optical design to correct vision and help slow myopia progression in children.
SEED 1dayPure EDOF contact lenses: parents’ guide
We explore SEED 1dayPure EDOF contact lenses, their unique design, and how they can help manage myopia in your child.
Contact lens options for myopia in children
Explore how children with myopia can achieve clear vision and a more stable prescription with contact lenses.
Is your child ready for contact lenses?
Many kids are ready for contact lens sooner than you imagine! With guidance and motivation, they can learn proper lens care and wear them safely.
CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses: parents' guide
We look at MiSight® 1 day daily disposable contact lenses, how they work and if they might be suitable for your child.
How can I make contact lens wear and ortho-k as safe as possible?
Contact lenses can bring many benefits to the wearer, and can also be safe with proper care processes and regular follow-up examinations.
Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it
Young adults with myopia is corrected by glasses or contact lenses. There is limited evidence to slow myopia in adulthood.
Progressive myopia in children and how to manage it
Progressive myopia in children is a global epidemic. It’s important to treat progressive myopia as early as possible, to protect eye health and preserve vision.
Why babies and toddlers might wear contact lenses
In special circumstances, babies and toddlers may need to wear contact lenses where eye glasses are not available or not suitable.
Soft contact lenses for children and teens
Children and teens are safe and competent contact lens wearers, with research showing increased satisfaction with vision and appearance compared to glasses.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in young adults
Soft contact lens wear is an alternative to glasses for young adults. Some can slow myopia progression but evidence in young adults is limited.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in children
Contact lenses are a beneficial alternative to spectacles for correcting vision, and are increasingly used for slowing myopia progression in children.
Soft contact lenses for myopia control in teenagers
Soft contact lens wear can improve confidence and participation in daily activites for teenagers compared to glasses, and also slow myopia progression.
All about contact lenses
Contact lenses are an alternative to spectacles for correcting vision and becoming an increasingly used option for slowing myopia progression in kids and teens.
How do myopia control soft contact lenses work?
Special soft contact lens designs that direct a portion of light rays to focus in front of the retina have been shown to slow myopia progression in children.
Which is the best option for myopia control?
Explore the proven treatments for myopia control – including glasses, soft contact lenses, orthokeratology, atropine eye drops, and light therapies.
Myopia control soft contact lens treatments.
Myopia management products
Myopia management products listed by Myopia Profile have been specifically designed for myopia control or myopia management in children, and have some form of regulatory approval or marking for this form of use. They also have randomized controlled trial research data supporting their efficacy, unless otherwise noted. It is up to the individual eye care practitioner to be aware of regulatory requirements for prescribing in their country of practice, and also be aware that not all products are available in all countries.
Other relevant products
The following product(s) have not been specifically designed for myopia control and/or do not have regulatory approval for the same, but are listed by Myopia Profile as they have randomized controlled trial research data supporting their efficacy for myopia management. Suitability for prescribing these treatments will depend on your country and regulatory requirements of practice, and also be aware that not all products are available in all countries.
