CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses: parents' guide

• MiSight® 1 day contact lenses feature specialized zones that can correct your child’s vision while also slowing myopia progression by at least 50%, unlike standard single vision lenses.
• As a daily disposable lens, MiSight 1 day offers daily convenience and is compatible with a wide range of children’s lifestyles.
• The MiSight 1 day contact lens is a trustworthy and effective myopia control treatment, as it is supported by the longest and most robust research available of any soft contact lens option.

Myopia, or near-sightedness, affects a child’s ability to focus on objects in the distance. One cause of childhood myopia is when the eyeball becomes too long, which happens if the eye grows too quickly.¹ Wearing MiSight® 1 day helps to slow myopia progression by reducing the rate of excessive eyeball growth.

CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day is a daily disposable soft contact lens, specifically designed for the correction of myopia and slowing myopia progression in children. MiSight 1 day is an effective myopia management treatment with strong track record of published clinical research^2–4 and high safety profile.^5,6

MiSight 1 day became the world’s first treatment to receive FDA approval in the US in 2019 for myopia control.⁷ It is now adopted by eye care practitioners in over 30 countries as a first-line treatment for myopia control.⁸

Let’s look at how these lenses work.

Standard soft contact lenses only work for vision correction – providing clear vision, but no protection against future deterioration or worsening of myopia.

In contrast, MiSight® 1 day dual focus contact lenses use ActivControl® technology designed to achieve two purposes: to provide clear vision, and to help slow down the worsening of myopia. 

The lens design features a wide central zone where vision is clearly focused, correcting myopia. Ring-shaped treatment zones in the peripheral parts of the contact lens use a special amount of defocus, or a different power. Defocus zones in part of the contact lens signal the eye to slow the rate at which its growing, which is the main driver of worsening myopia over time.⁷

When your child puts on their MiSight 1 day contact lenses, they will be able to enjoy clear vision for distant objects and up close as well.⁶ Meanwhile, the treatment zones subtly work in the peripheral vision to limit the progression of myopia.²

Daily disposable soft contact lenses are a popular option for correcting vision nowadays as an alternative option to glasses.

MiSight® 1 day is made from soft, flexible material, they are easy for children to handle and comfortable to wear during the day.² Over 80% of children – some as young as 8 years old, were confident in putting on and taking off the lenses within the first month.² 

In addition, because they are single-use, there is no need to clean or store the lenses, unlike reusable contact lenses. This makes MiSight 1 day convenient and safe to wear, with no cases of eye infection found in the six year clinical study.⁵

Your child with myopia will need contact lenses or glasses (spectacles) to overcome blurred distance vision. Both offer special types of lenses that can correct vision and slow down myopia progression. Deciding between MiSight® 1 day or glasses (spectacles) often comes down to lifestyle, comfort, and personal preference. Contact lenses and glasses each have their own benefits, so some children will even wear both on alternative days (not at the same time). 

MiSight 1 day offers kids freedom from glasses. Contact lenses especially benefit children who play sport or who have active hobbies, as they avoid the hassle and potential breakage of glasses. Even without playing a lot of sport, though, children can feel more confident and satisfied when wearing contact lenses compared to glasses.⁹ Contact lenses can be more convenient than glasses for everyday wear, since they don’t slip down or fog up. On the other hand, glasses are simple, familiar, and straightforward to use. 

The availability of treatments to slow myopia progression in children can vary by country. Contact lenses can be a great option for kids of all ages, even if you haven’t thought about it before as an option. Chat to your child’s optometrist or eye doctor about a trial run.

The MiSight® 1 day contact lens is backed by the longest continuous clinical trial of soft contact lenses for myopia control in kids and teens, and is now reporting 7-year data.¹⁰ This study has provided valuable insights about short to long-term treatment benefits, acceptance and safety in children, and more.

Highlighted below are some key facts about the effectiveness of MiSight 1 day contact lenses.

• MiSight 1 day contact lenses slowed eye growth by at least half.²
• MiSight 1 day contact lenses worked for 90% of eyes.²
• Almost one quarter of children who wore MiSight 1 day for six years did not show any worsening of myopia.³
• MiSight 1 day works as effectively for younger children (age 8-12) as older children (age 11-15) – but children who get a head start at an earlier age get the most myopia control benefits.³
• Kids and teens wore their MiSight 1 day contact lenses full time, which means about 14 hours a day, nearly 7 days per week.⁶ This shows how comfortable and easy they are to wear.

Kids and teens wear contact lenses to be able to see better, and enjoy the freedom and benefits. Choosing MiSight® 1 day over regular contact lenses also gives your child a treatment for myopia control, and won’t mean your child has to settle for lower-quality vision.

With its dual focus design, MiSight 1 day provides crisp, stable distance vision better than 20/20, equivalent to standard single vision contact lenses.⁶ It is not like a traditional multifocal contact lens (sometimes worn by middle aged and older adults to help with reading up close), because near vision and eye muscles are not affected.¹¹

It can take time to get used to new lenses. Occasionally, children may notice slight glare and haloes around bright lights – this is from the special design of the contact lenses, and typically settles within the first week. Children have been shown to adapt well to MiSight.⁶

Wearing time is very important when using CooperVision MiSight® 1 day lenses to treat myopia. According to the instructions, children and teenagers are recommended to wear the lenses for a minimum of 10 hours per day, at least 6 days a week.¹²

In practical terms – it is ideal to wear the lenses all the time and every day, except when sleeping or showering. For the remainder of the time, children should wear their glasses (with the correct prescription).

This rule is the same whether you treat myopia with contact lenses or glasses. Myopia treatments work best when worn full-time and every day.¹³ If the lenses are not being worn or being worn for a short period of time each day, then the level of effectiveness will likely be reduced.

MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses offer children an effective option for myopia control, backed by a strong research background. Contact lenses also offer big benefits for children in their confidence and ability to participate in activities for school and sport. 

Ask your optometrist or eye doctor to find out whether MiSight 1 day lenses are available in your country. They can also determine your child’s suitability, and answer any questions you may have on kids and contact lenses.

Product disclaimer: FDA Indications for use (US only): MiSight® 1 day (omafilcon A) soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses for daily wear are indicated for the correction of myopic ametropia and for slowing the progression of myopia in children with non-diseased eyes, who at the initiation of treatment are 8-12 years of age and have a refraction of -0.75 to -4.00 diopters (spherical equivalent) with ≤0.75 diopters of astigmatism. The lens is to be discarded after each removal.

Availability of interventions with regulatory indications to slow progression of myopia varies by country. CooperVision does not endorse off label prescribing of interventions for myopia control.