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Myopia control soft contact lenses.

Soft contact lens wear in children and teenagers has been shown to improve their confidence, satisfaction and ability to participate in activities, with myopia control designs offering the additional benefit of slowing myopia progression.

Soft contact lenses for myopia control include dual-focus, multifocal, extended depth of focus and other novel ring focus designs. Most of these designs have been developed specifically for slowing myopia progression in children and teens, while some are also used for presbyopia. For myopia control, soft contact lenses offer the dual benefit of correcting as well as controlling myopia. Efficacy appears to vary between designs, and full-time wear is recommended for optimum myopia control outcomes.

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Myopia control soft contact lens articles.

Efficacy and visual function in multifocal soft lensesSoft contact lensesEfficacy and visual function in multifocal soft lensesThis article provides advice comparing efficacy, best corrected acuity and accommodation outcomes in multifocal and myopia control soft contact lenses.Read full article Which multifocal soft lens? Refraction and safetySoft contact lensesWhich multifocal soft lens? Refraction and safetyHere we explore how to choose the initial refractive power and safety outcomes in myopia control soft contact lenses.Read full article The risks and benefits of myopia control – Q&A with Professor Mark BullimoreMyopia control efficacyThe risks and benefits of myopia control – Q&A with Professor Mark BullimoreIn this Q&A we chat with Professor Mark Bullimore about his paper 'The Risks and Benefits of Myopia Control'.Read full article Understanding the Parent and Child Journey: Q&A with Xu Cheng, Alex Nixon and Meredith BishopSoft contact lensesUnderstanding the Parent and Child Journey: Q&A with Xu Cheng, Alex Nixon and Meredith BishopLearn insights on supporting parents and children through myopia management.Read full article Preliminary observations from opaque-feature contact lenses in myopiaTreatment safetyMechanismsPreliminary observations from opaque-feature contact lenses in myopiaThis pilot study of contact lenses with opaque features in myopic children found no clear evidence of accelerated eye growth or clinically insignificant ocular complications over 14 months.Read full article ARVO2026 Recap #1 – What's new in contact lens myopia control?Soft contact lensesOrtho-kARVO2026 Recap #1 – What's new in contact lens myopia control?The first recap from ARVO 2026 covers the latest evidence on soft contact lenses and orthokeratology for myopia control, including long-term and real-world data.Read full article The Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia management – Q&A with Tacy SongOrtho-kThe Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia management – Q&A with Tacy SongWe speak to Tacy Song about impact of the Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia control in the Asia-Pacific regionRead full article Understanding the current evidence for myopia control methodsAxial lengthUnderstanding the current evidence for myopia control methodsA 2026 overview of research on childhood myopia control, including optical, pharmacological and behavioural approaches shown to slow eye growth.Read full article Back to ortho-k basics: from hesitation to confident recommendationOrtho-kBack to ortho-k basics: from hesitation to confident recommendationThis article provides a practical approach to ortho-k, from treatment selection to patient communication.Read full article Four key insights from the seven-year MiSight® 1 day studyClinical communicationFour key insights from the seven-year MiSight® 1 day studyRead about key insights from participants in the 7-year MiSight study. Read full article Dropout rates among optical interventions for myopia control: a systematic review Soft contact lensesOrtho-kDropout rates among optical interventions for myopia control: a systematic review This systematic review compares dropout rates across spectacle, soft contact lens, and ortho-k interventions in paediatric myopia control clinical trials.Read full article MiSight® 1 day study: helping kids thrive over 7 years - Q&A with Professor Debbie JonesSoft contact lensesMiSight® 1 day study: helping kids thrive over 7 years - Q&A with Professor Debbie JonesFew studies in myopia management have followed children for long enough to capture clinical outcomes and the lived experience. Read full article Understanding SEED 1dayPure EDOF soft contact lenses for Myopia ManagementMyopia control efficacyUnderstanding SEED 1dayPure EDOF soft contact lenses for Myopia ManagementThis article explores SEED 1dayPure EDOF lens as a myopia management device.Read full article Seven-years of the MiSight® 1 day study – Q&A with Dr Paul ChamberlainMyopia control efficacySeven-years of the MiSight® 1 day study – Q&A with Dr Paul ChamberlainDr Paul Chamberlain, Senior Director of Research Programs at CooperVision discusses the 7-year MiSight® 1 day study. Read full article A Patient and Parent Experience with MiSight® 1 dayClinical communicationA Patient and Parent Experience with MiSight® 1 dayDan and his mother Donna reflect on his participation in the MiSight 1 day clinical trial. Read full article The impact of rebound in myopia controlAxial lengthThe impact of rebound in myopia controlRebound can be miscalculated in myopia control. This review explains the correct approach and finds minimal rebound for optical treatments, but more for pharmacological ones.Read full article Candid conversations on Myopia Management – Q&A with Professor Ian Flitcroft and Professor Nicola LoganClinical communicationCandid conversations on Myopia Management – Q&A with Professor Ian Flitcroft and Professor Nicola LoganWe talk about the importance of clear communication, critical appraisal of research, and evidence-based approaches to managing myopia in clinical practice.Read full article Comparing the rebound effects of myopia control interventionsSoft contact lensesComparing the rebound effects of myopia control interventionsThis review compared rebound effects among different myopia control treatments, finding less rebound with optical options than atropine or light therapies.Read full article Optimizing myopia management – Insights from APMMS China Connect 2025Soft contact lensesOptimizing myopia management – Insights from APMMS China Connect 2025Read insights from the Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium China Connect 2025. Read full article Over 40% show axial length stability with EDOF contact lensesSoft contact lensesOver 40% show axial length stability with EDOF contact lensesEDOF contact lenses led to axial length stability in over 40% of Japanese myopic children after one year of wear.Read full article SEED EDOF lenses slow myopia in Indian childrenMyopia control efficacySEED EDOF lenses slow myopia in Indian childrenOne-year Indian study finds SEED EDOF lenses reduced myopia progression by 0.28 D and axial elongation by 0.11 mm.Read full article The Menicon BCLA 2025 Showcase: orthokeratology, ocular health and efficacyPathology and eye healthThe Menicon BCLA 2025 Showcase: orthokeratology, ocular health and efficacyMenicon presented key abstracts on ortho-k and ocular health at British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Clinical Conference and Exhibition.Read full article 5-year clinical insights on MiSight® 1 day - learnings from APMMS 2025 Treatment safety5-year clinical insights on MiSight® 1 day - learnings from APMMS 2025 Dr Maria Liu shares five-year MiSight® 1 day data, patient selection insights, and practical approaches to combination therapy.Read full article Highlights from Johnson & Johnson MedTech at ARVO 2025 Soft contact lensesHighlights from Johnson & Johnson MedTech at ARVO 2025 We summarise four posters presented by Johnson & Johnson MedTech at ARVO 2025. Read full article Should kids wear both myopia control glasses and contact lenses? Myopia control efficacyShould kids wear both myopia control glasses and contact lenses? Should children wear both myopia control soft contact lenses and glasses? What we know, what we don’t, and how to make a sensible clinical decision.Read full article A tale of two case studies: RingBoost™ technology for kids Managing treatment outcomesA tale of two case studies: RingBoost™ technology for kids Two case studies highlight the use of the RingBoost™ soft contact lenses for myopia management. Read full article May’s Myopia Journey: Clinical Decisions, Real-World Data, and Long-Term Insights from APMMS 2025Managing treatment outcomesMay’s Myopia Journey: Clinical Decisions, Real-World Data, and Long-Term Insights from APMMS 2025This article explores a lecture delivered by Kate Gifford and Elizabeth Lumb at APMMS 2025. Read full article High-defocus DISC3.5plus contact lenses: one year resultsAxial lengthHigh-defocus DISC3.5plus contact lenses: one year resultsA 1-year trial showed that DISC3.5plus soft contact lenses with +3.50D defocus significantly slowed myopia progression, but not axial elongation.Read full article ARVO2025 Recap #2 - Innovations in optical treatmentsSpectaclesSoft contact lensesARVO2025 Recap #2 - Innovations in optical treatmentsThis second recap is all about emerging spectacle and contact lens technologies from ARVO 2025.Read full article Myopia Progression After Ceasing MiSight 1 Day Treatment – 7-year study results Soft contact lensesMyopia Progression After Ceasing MiSight 1 Day Treatment – 7-year study results Eye growth and myopia progression return to age-expected levels after stopping MiSight 1-day lenses, with no loss of prior treatment gains.Read full article 

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Myopia management products

Myopia management products listed by Myopia Profile have been specifically designed for myopia control or myopia management in children, and have some form of regulatory approval or marking for this form of use. They also have randomized controlled trial research data supporting their efficacy, unless otherwise noted. It is up to the individual eye care practitioner to be aware of regulatory requirements for prescribing in their country of practice, and also be aware that not all products are available in all countries. CT6346A_MiSight_1Day_90pk_Transparent.pngMiSight® 1 dayCT6615A_MyDay_MiSight_1Day_30pk_WithCE_3D_FRONT.pngMyDay® MiSight® 1 dayabiliti_30P face Front_BeautyShot_12.8.21 (002)_0.pngAbiliti® 1-Daymenicon-bloom-day-2.pngMenicon Bloom Day™mylo-web-1.jpgMYLO

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The following product(s) have not been specifically designed for myopia control and/or do not have regulatory approval for the same, but are listed by Myopia Profile as they have randomized controlled trial research data supporting their efficacy for myopia management. Suitability for prescribing these treatments will depend on your country and regulatory requirements of practice, and also be aware that not all products are available in all countries. Biofinity D MF.jpgBiofinity® MultifocalUntitled design (48).pngSeed 1dayPure EDOF

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