Contact lenses for myopia (nearsightedness)

Q: What are myopia control contact lenses?

Myopia control contact lenses are specially designed soft contact lenses that help slow down the worsening of nearsightedness in children and teenagers. They work by altering how light enters the eye, which can help reduce the eye’s growth and limit myopia progression.

Q: Are contact lenses for myopia safe for children?

Many children wear contact lenses without complication. Contact lenses, at any age, require following your doctor’s recommendation for wear, care and handling. Talk to your eye doctor if you'd like to explore the risks and benefits of contact lens use for your child.

Q: What are myopia contact lenses?

Myopia lenses are either vision-correcting (with no design intent to slow myopia progression), or designed to slow myopia progression. Contact lenses that slow myopia progression may also correct vision.

Q: Can contact lenses for myopia help manage its progression?

Yes, certain myopia management contact lenses, like specially designed soft contact lenses and orthokeratology, have been shown to slow the progression of myopia in children and teens. They can be an effective part of a comprehensive myopia management plan.

Medically reviewed on October 31, 2025

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Published February 17, 2026

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What are myopia control contact lenses?

Are contact lenses for myopia safe for children?

What are myopia contact lenses?

Can contact lenses for myopia help manage its progression?