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Do contacts slow down myopia?

I was diagnosed with myopia. Do contacts slow down myopia?

5 Answers

Contact lenses can help with myopia progression for kids. The contacts are very specific and must be fit and monitored appropriately
Certain contact lenses have been FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia down. This included MiSight Daily soft contact lenses and Orthokeratology overnight lenses. Ask you Optometrist which is a better option for your prescription and visual requirements
depends on the contact lens
MiSight is a good contact lens to slow down myopia
They can help with myopia ,but it doesn’t stop myopia permanently . Myopia has a progression up to 25 years of age , and then it becomes stable in late 20s
There are some types of contact lenses that are used for myopia control. You should have a conversation with your doctor to decide what the right option is for you.