Dr. Shalu Pal
Yorkville Eye Institute, Dr. Shalu Pal & Associates
Myopia is rising rapidly in children. Early management can slow progression and help protect lifelong vision and eye health.
Myopia (nearsightedness) is not simply a prescription. It’s a progressive eye condition in which the eye grows too long, causing distance blur. And once that growth begins, it typically continues until a person reaches their mid-20s. Over time, excessive eye growth increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and permanent vision loss.
That’s why slowing progression matters. What happens in childhood shapes vision for a lifetime.
Providing single-vision correction alone allows the eye to elongate. The goal should be clear: every myopic child deserves treatment to slow progression. Pre-myopic children deserve strategies to delay onset. Lifestyle changes, like reducing screen time and spending more time outdoors, remain powerful and protective.
Because myopia progression can be slowed and long-term risks reduced, myopia management should be the standard of care.
“CooperVision is proud to offer MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses, which are scientifically proven to slow the progression of myopia,” says Dr. Nathalie Trottier, an optometrist and Professional Affairs lead at CooperVision, one of the world’s leading contact lens companies. “With contact lenses, children benefit from all-day wear, so parents can feel confident that their child is receiving an ‘always on’ treatment — an essential factor for myopia management success.”
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