When a child's nearsightedness continues to worsen from one school year to the next, simply updating their glasses prescription may not be enough. Myopia control focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness while helping children see clearly. For families in Henderson and across Clark County, options such as MiSight, Ortho-K, and Stellest lenses offer different approaches based on a student's age, prescription, lifestyle, and comfort with contact lenses.

Why Myopia Control Matters for Growing Students

Myopia often progresses as children grow, meaning their distance vision becomes increasingly blurry without correction. Managing that progression early may help reduce how strong their prescription becomes over time.

At Eyes on Eastern, myopia management is one of the eye care services we provide for Henderson families. Specialty lens options can be considered based on each child's individual vision needs.

MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses

MiSight 1 day lenses are soft daily disposable contact lenses designed to correct nearsightedness while slowing myopia progression. They are FDA approved for myopia control in children who are 8 to 12 years old when treatment begins and meet the prescribing criteria.

For active Henderson students who prefer not to wear glasses during school, sports, or other activities, a daily disposable lens can provide convenient daytime vision correction without overnight lens wear.

Ortho-K for Daytime Freedom From Lenses

Orthokeratology, commonly called Ortho-K, uses specially designed rigid contact lenses worn while sleeping. The lenses temporarily reshape the cornea so a child can often see clearly during the day without glasses or contacts.

Ortho-K may also help slow myopia progression in some children. Because the lenses are worn overnight, proper cleaning, handling, follow-up visits, and careful monitoring are especially important.

Stellest Lenses for Children Who Prefer Glasses

Essilor Stellest lenses provide myopia control through eyeglasses rather than contact lenses. Stellest became the first spectacle lens to receive FDA market authorization in the United States for slowing myopia progression in children. This option can be especially appealing for students who are comfortable wearing glasses or are not ready to handle contact lenses.

Which Myopia Control Option Fits Your Child?

There is no single treatment that is best for every Clark County student. During a myopia management evaluation, we consider factors such as:

Your child's age and current prescription
How quickly their myopia has been progressing
Whether they are comfortable handling contact lenses
Sports, school, and daily routines
Eye health and corneal measurements
The family's ability to follow the recommended treatment and follow-up schedule

MiSight may suit children who want daily disposable contacts, Ortho-K may appeal to students who want lens-free daytime vision, and Stellest can provide a glasses-based approach. Regular eye exams remain important with any myopia control plan so we can monitor changes and adjust care when needed.

Explore Myopia Control in Henderson

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at Eyes on Eastern with Dr. Aimee Noll, OD to explore myopia management and find the right option for your child. Contact our office in Henderson, NV, by calling (702) 744-EYES (3937) to book an appointment today.