MiSight 1 Day - Myopia Control Lens for Children

MiSight 1 Day: Myopia Control for Kids in Singapore

MiSight 1 Day is a daily disposable soft contact lens, designed for children, that slows the progression of short-sightedness (myopia). At EMME Visioncare, our Singapore-registered optometrists fit MiSight 1 Day as part of a tailored myopia control plan — helping protect your child's vision today and reduce the risk of high myopia later in life.

If your child's prescription climbs every year, MiSight 1 Day is one of the most clinically proven ways to slow that change.

What Is MiSight 1 Day?

MiSight 1 Day is the world's first daily disposable soft contact lens approved by the US FDA for myopia control in children. Developed by CooperVision, it corrects your child's vision during the day like a normal contact lens, while its built-in treatment design works to slow how fast their myopia gets worse.

Each lens is worn once and thrown away at the end of the day — there is no cleaning or storage involved, which makes it a hygienic and low-maintenance option for young wearers.

How Does MiSight 1 Day Work?

MiSight 1 Day uses CooperVision's ActivControl dual-focus design. The centre of the lens corrects your child's distance vision clearly, while concentric treatment zones around it create a controlled "myopic defocus" signal at the periphery of the retina.

This peripheral signal tells the eye to slow its growth. Because myopia worsens largely as the eyeball elongates, slowing that elongation directly slows myopia progression. The principle is similar to orthokeratology (Ortho-K), but it is delivered through a comfortable soft lens worn during the day rather than overnight.

Is MiSight 1 Day Effective?

Yes — MiSight 1 Day has the longest and most robust clinical evidence of any soft contact lens for myopia control.

• In a three-year clinical trial of children aged 8 to 12, MiSight 1 Day slowed myopia progression by an average of 59% compared with a standard single-vision lens.
• Over the first three years, 41% of treated eyes had no clinically meaningful progression at all.
• The study has since followed children for up to seven years — the longest soft-lens myopia control dataset available — confirming that the benefits are sustained over the long term.
• After children stopped treatment, researchers found no rebound effect: eye growth simply returned to the normal age-expected rate, meaning the years of slowed progression were kept.

The trial was conducted across an ethnically diverse population, including children in Singapore, which makes the results especially relevant for Singaporean families, where childhood myopia is highly prevalent.

Who Can Wear MiSight 1 Day?

MiSight 1 Day is designed for children and teenagers with progressing myopia — especially those whose prescription has been increasing year on year. The clinical evidence is strongest when treatment begins early, so the sooner myopia is managed, the more progression that can potentially be prevented.

A few practical points:

• MiSight 1 Day is available for prescriptions from -0.25D up to -10.00D.
• Younger children can wear MiSight successfully, though they may need a parent's help to insert and remove the lenses at first.
• For best results, the lenses should be worn at least 6 days a week and around 10 or more hours a day.
• MiSight lenses should not be worn while swimming.

Your child's suitability is always confirmed during an assessment with our optometrists, who will check eye health, prescription, and whether MiSight or another option is the better fit.

MiSight 1 Day vs Ortho-K: Which Is Right for Your Child?

Both MiSight 1 Day and Ortho-K are effective, evidence-based myopia control options. The right choice depends on your child's prescription, age, lifestyle, and comfort. Here is how they compare:

When they are worn MiSight is worn during the day. Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight while sleeping and removed in the morning, leaving the child glasses-free during the day.

Comfort and adaptation MiSight soft lenses are comfortable from the first wear. Ortho-K uses rigid lenses, which most children adapt to well but require a short adjustment period.

Hygiene and care MiSight is daily disposable, so there is no cleaning — a fresh lens every day. Ortho-K lenses are reused for about a year and need careful daily cleaning and storage.

Prescription range MiSight covers -0.25D to -10.00D. Ortho-K can correct higher levels of myopia and a wider range of astigmatism, depending on suitability.

There is no single "best" option — only the best option for your child. Our experienced optometrists will assess your child and recommend whether MiSight 1 Day, Ortho-K, or another part of our myopia control programme is most appropriate.

MiSight 1 Day at EMME Visioncare

EMME Visioncare provides MiSight 1 Day fittings and full myopia control assessments in Singapore. Our optometrists handle the entire process — initial eye health and myopia assessment, lens fitting, teaching safe handling, and regular follow-up to track your child's progress.

EMME Visioncare @ The Cathay

Address: 2 Handy Road, #02-13 The Cathay Mall Singapore 229233 Beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT (Orchard area)

Tel: (65) 8690 3598 Email: cathay@emmevisioncare.com

Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily

Conveniently located beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT, our Cathay branch is easy to reach from across the Orchard and city-centre area for families seeking children's myopia control.

EMME Visioncare @ HarbourFront

Address: 1 Maritime Square, #02-63 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253

Tel: (65) 9383 8569 Email: harbourfront@emmevisioncare.com

Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily

Book a myopia assessment today and let our team help protect your child's vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MiSight 1 Day safe for my child?

Yes. MiSight 1 Day is FDA-approved for myopia control and has been shown to be safe and well-tolerated in children across multiple years of clinical study. As with any contact lens, good hygiene and proper handling are important, and our optometrists guide you and your child through every step.

At what age can my child start wearing MiSight 1 Day?

There is no strict minimum age, and the clinical benefits are greatest when treatment starts early. Younger children may need help with inserting and removing the lenses at first. Our optometrists will confirm whether your child is ready during their assessment.

How effective is MiSight 1 Day at slowing myopia?

In a three-year clinical trial, MiSight slowed myopia progression by an average of 59%, and long-term follow-up of up to seven years has shown the benefits are sustained with no rebound after stopping.

MiSight or Ortho-K — which is better?

Both are highly effective. MiSight is a comfortable daytime soft lens with no cleaning required; Ortho-K is worn overnight and can correct higher prescriptions. The best choice depends on your child, which our optometrists will help you decide.

How do I get started with MiSight 1 Day in Singapore?

Book a myopia assessment at our Cathay branch beside Dhoby Ghaut MRT. We will assess your child's eyes, discuss suitable options, and create a personalised myopia control plan.