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MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses: FDA-Approved Myopia Control

Dr. Michelle Brown, OD
February 9, 2026
1 min read

Learn about the first and only FDA-approved contact lens specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children.

Summary

Learn about the first and only FDA-approved contact lens specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day by CooperVision is the first soft contact lens FDA-approved specifically for slowing myopia progression in children.

FDA Approval

In November 2019, the FDA approved MiSight for:

  • Slowing myopia progression in children 8-12
  • Correcting myopia in children and adults
  • Based on a 3-year clinical trial

How MiSight Works

The lens uses ActivControl® Technology:

  • Central zone corrects myopia for clear vision
  • Concentric treatment zones create peripheral defocus
  • This defocus signal may slow eye growth

Clinical Evidence

**3-Year Study Results**:

  • 59% slower myopia progression (controlled trial)
  • 52% less axial elongation
  • Maintained efficacy over 6 years in extension study

**Real-World Performance**:

  • 40-50% average reduction in progression
  • Results vary by individual

Who Can Wear MiSight?

FDA-approved criteria:

  • Ages 8-12 at initiation
  • Myopia: -0.25D to -4.00D
  • Astigmatism: up to -0.75D
  • Able to handle contact lenses

Daily Wear Routine

  1. Wash hands thoroughly
  2. Insert fresh lenses each morning
  3. Wear for 10+ hours daily, 6+ days per week
  4. Discard lenses at end of day
  5. No cleaning or storage required

Advantages

  • Daily disposable = excellent hygiene
  • No overnight wear
  • Familiar soft lens comfort
  • FDA-approved indication

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This content was written by the MyopiaProgression.com Editorial Team and follows our editorial standards. All clinical claims are based on peer-reviewed research.

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