What Is Childhood Myopia?
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear.
More importantly, myopia is usually progressive. As children grow, their prescription often becomes stronger year after year.
This matters because increasing myopia has been associated with greater risks of:
- Retinal detachment
- Myopic macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
For this reason, many eye care professionals now recommend active myopia management rather than simply providing stronger glasses each year.
Why Early Myopia Control Is Important
A common misconception is:
“We’ll wait until the prescription gets worse before doing anything.”
The challenge is that younger children often experience faster progression. Once myopia develops, it is generally irreversible.
Early intervention can help reduce the amount of future progression and potentially lower a child’s lifetime prescription.
At Trinity Hills Eyecare, we work with Calgary families to identify children at risk and develop personalized treatment plans designed to slow progression before it becomes significant.
What Is MyDay® MiSight® 1 Day?
MyDay® MiSight® 1 Day is CooperVision’s newest daily disposable contact lens for children ages 6 to 18 years.
The lens combines:
- ActivControl® Technology
- Dual-focus optics
- Silicone hydrogel lens material
- Daily disposable convenience
- UV-blocking technology
into one myopia management lens.
Unlike ordinary contact lenses, MyDay® MiSight® is designed to:
- Correct blurry vision from myopia
- Help slow future myopia progression
MyDay® MiSight® vs MiSight®: What’s the Difference?
This is the question most parents ask.
Does MyDay® MiSight® Control Myopia Better?
Not exactly.
Both lenses use the same ActivControl® Technology and optical design. CooperVision’s data shows that MyDay® MiSight® delivers the same proven myopia-control mechanism as the original MiSight® 1 Day.
The major improvements are in the lens material and wearing experience.
5 Reasons Many Parents May Prefer MyDay® MiSight®
1. Up To 4x More Oxygen Reaches The Eye
One of the biggest advancements is the switch to silicone hydrogel.
MyDay® MiSight® has an oxygen transmissibility of 100 Dk/t compared with 28 Dk/t for the original MiSight® lens. CooperVision reports this as up to four times greater oxygen transmission.
More oxygen is one reason silicone hydrogel materials are widely used in modern premium contact lenses.
2. Enhanced Comfort
Children are more likely to wear lenses consistently if they are comfortable.
In comparative studies, more children preferred MyDay® MiSight® for comfort compared with the original MiSight® lens.
3. Easier To Insert And Remove
Parents often worry about whether children can handle contact lenses.
The clinical data was reassuring:
- 94% rated MyDay® MiSight® easier to apply
- Compared with 81% for original MiSight® 1 Day
Children as young as eight years old successfully inserted and removed lenses on their own.
4. Built-In UV Protection
Unlike the original MiSight lens, MyDay® MiSight® includes a UV blocker.
Although contact lenses do not replace sunglasses, this is an added benefit for active Calgary children who spend time outdoors.
5. Same Proven Myopia Control Technology
For many parents, this may be the most important benefit.
ActivControl® Technology has been shown to:
- Work for approximately 90% of children with myopia
- Slow progression by approximately 50% on average
- Be supported by a seven-year clinical study program, one of the longest-running soft contact lens studies in children
Who Is A Good Candidate For MyDay® MiSight®?
A child may benefit from MyDay® MiSight® if they:
- Are between 6 and 18 years old
- Have progressing myopia
- Play sports regularly
- Frequently lose or damage glasses
- Have parents with myopia
- Want an alternative to spectacles
Many active children appreciate the freedom of contact lenses during sports, outdoor activities, and school.
Myopia Management Options Available At Trinity Hills Eyecare
No two children are exactly alike.
That is why Trinity Hills Eyecare offers multiple evidence-based treatment options:
- MyDay® MiSight® 1 Day
- MiSight® 1 Day
- Abiliti™ soft contact lenses
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
- Low-dose atropine therapy
- MiYOSMART® lenses
- MyoCare® lenses
- MyoAdvance® lenses
Our recommendation is based on your child’s age, prescription, lifestyle, and long-term risk factors.
What Calgary Families Are Saying About Myopia Management
One local family shared this experience:
“My son’s vision recovered from the early stages of myopia to normal levels; he doesn’t need to wear glasses during the day, only Ortho-K lenses at night. My daughter adapted well to wearing MyoSmart glasses, which has stabilized her vision over the past few years.”
Stories like this highlight why personalized care is so important. Different children may respond best to different myopia management approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions About MyDay® MiSight®
What age can children start MyDay® MiSight®?
MyDay® MiSight® is indicated for children ages 6 to 18 years.
Is MyDay® MiSight® better than MiSight®?
The myopia-control technology is the same. The main advantages of MyDay® MiSight® are improved oxygen transmission, comfort, handling, and built-in UV protection.
Can kids really wear contact lenses?
Yes. Children as young as 8 successfully handled their lenses independently in clinical studies.
Will MyDay® MiSight® stop myopia completely?
No treatment can completely stop myopia in every child. The goal is to slow progression and reduce future prescription growth. ActivControl® Technology has been shown to slow progression by approximately 50% on average.
Book A Myopia Assessment in Calgary
If your child’s prescription has been increasing every year, now is the time to explore your options.
Early intervention provides the greatest opportunity to reduce future progression and support lifelong eye health.
Book Your Child’s Myopia Assessment Today
Trinity Hills Eyecare
913 Na’a Drive SW
Calgary, AB T3H 6A4
📞 403-888-3368
📧 info@trinityhillseyecare.ca
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