Protect their Sight. Shape their Future
Discover proven ways to slow myopia in children - including everyday habits that can help.
New treatments can correct nearsightedness AND help keep it from getting worse!
For decades, nearsighted kids got glasses, saw clearly, then returned each year for a stronger prescription. Many parents lived that same cycle themselves.
That changed in 2021 when the FDA approved MiSight® contact lenses — the first option that didn't just correct vision, but actively slowed myopia progression. Now, with 2025's FDA authorization of Stellest® spectacle lenses, families have another proven choice.
These breakthroughs mark a new era: parents can finally take early action to protect their child's vision for life.
Understanding Childhood Myopia
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What is Myopia?
Nearsightedness (also known as myopia) is one of the most common vision problems in childhood and is a growing problem.
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Growing Problem
Myopia is becoming more prevalent worldwide. By 2050, experts estimate that half of the world’s population will nearsighted.
More children are developing myopia at younger ages, and their prescriptions are increasing faster too.
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Early Intervention Matters
The earlier myopia starts, the faster it can progress. Early intervention during years of rapid growth makes a significant difference.
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Impact Today and Tomorrow
Myopia can affect a child’s ability to see at school and perform everyday activities, and may increase the risk of serious eye diseases later in life.
What you can do today for your child’s vision.
Change their habits and explore vision treatments that may make a difference.
Reduce Screen Time
Increase Outdoor Time
Schedule an Eye Exam
Research shows that near-term activities are associated with higher odds of myopia. 2,3 and the amount of outdoor time may help slow down the growth of the eye and reduce the risk of myopia.4 Another factor in determining myopia progression is the age of myopia onset. The progression rates decline with increasing age. 5 Early intervention during years of more rapid growth matters.6
FDA-Authorized and Approved Treatment Options
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MiSight® 1 day contact lenses
The only FDA-approved daily disposable soft contact lens for myopia control with over 200,000 children worldwide wearing the lens.
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Stellest® Spectacle Lenses
The only FDA-authorized spectacle lenses in the US specifically designed to slow the progression of myopia in children.
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Ortho-K Contact Lenses
Rigid contact lenses worn overnight providing clear vision during the day without the need for correction. FDA-approved for temporary correction of myopia in 2002.
Vision Options for Your Nearsighted Child
Our Story
Nearsightedness can be corrected the traditional way with glasses or contact lenses. Today, new treatments are available that may keep the eyesight from getting worse as a child grows. While the word is getting out, not all parents know that nearsightedness in children is treatable. This new specialty in eye care is called myopia management.
Moms for Vision provides information about nearsighted vision in children and the emerging practice of myopia management. We read the research, follow the industry news, and write informative articles.
Moms for Vision was created to fill an information gap with parents that if narrowed could make a significant difference in a child’s visual quality of life.
Research Sources:
2 Jones, et al, IOVS 2007
4 [Cao K, Wan Y, Yusufu M, Wang N: Significance of Outdoor Time for Myopia Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials. Ophthalmic Res 2020;63:97-105. doi: 10.1159/000501937][4]
5 Donovan L, Sankaridurg P, Ho A, Naduvilath T, Smith EL, III, Holden BA. Myopia progression rates in urban children wearing single-vision spectacles. Optom Vis Sci. 2012;89:27–32
6 Baskar Arumugam, Paul Chamberlain, Arthur Bradley, Chris Hunt, et al. The Effects of Age on Myopia Progression with Dual-Focus and Single Vision Daily Disposable Contact Lenses. Poster presented at the 2020 American Academy of Optometry.