After a child is diagnosed with myopia, or nearsightedness, parents often have an important next question: Should my child use glasses or contact lenses for myopia management?
We offer both Stellest® lenses and MiSight® 1 day contact lenses. Both options correct blurry distance vision while helping slow myopia progression. The best choice depends on your child’s eyes, daily routine, and comfort with glasses or contacts.
Glasses or contacts: what fits your child’s routine?
Stellest lenses are worn in eyeglass frames throughout the day. They can be a practical choice for children who prefer glasses, are not ready to handle contact lenses, or need a straightforward option for school, sports, and daily activities.
MiSight 1 day lenses are soft, daily disposable contact lenses worn during the day and discarded after use. Some children prefer contacts because they provide clear vision without glasses during sports and other active routines. However, they must be able to follow instructions for inserting, removing, and safely handling their lenses.
The best option is one your child can wear consistently and comfortably.
Is your child ready for contact lens care?
Age alone does not determine whether a child is ready for contact lenses. During a myopia management evaluation, your eye doctor will consider your child’s maturity, hygiene habits, willingness to follow instructions, and ability to manage daily lens wear.
MiSight lenses are single-use lenses, so there is no cleaning case or overnight storage routine. Still, children must wash and dry their hands before handling lenses, avoid sleeping in them, and remove them as directed.
Stellest lenses do not require contact lens handling, which may make them a better fit for families who prefer a glasses-based approach.
What will the doctor evaluate?
Your child’s eye doctor will evaluate more than their glasses prescription before recommending Stellest lenses or MiSight contacts.
Factors may include:
- Your child’s age and rate of prescription change
- The amount of myopia and presence of astigmatism
- Eye health and vision needs
- Corneal shape and overall contact lens candidacy
- Comfort with glasses or interest in contacts
- School, sports, and other daily activities
- A family’s ability to support consistent wear and follow-up visits
A pediatric eye exam gives your doctor the opportunity to evaluate these factors and discuss the right next step.
The right choice is the one that works for your child
Stellest lenses and MiSight contacts offer different ways to manage myopia, but neither is automatically the better choice for every child. A child who is not ready for contacts may do well with a consistent glasses routine. Another child may benefit from the freedom of daily contacts for sports and active days.
The goal is to choose a safe, realistic option that supports clear vision and can become part of your child’s everyday routine.
