“What is Myopia Management Lens?”

The Myopia Management Lens uses specially designed vision retainers to gently and gradually reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism.  The principle is similar to the use of a dental retainer used by an orthodontist to realign crooked teeth.  The vision retainers are similar to contact lenses and are only worn at night while sleeping.  They are then removed upon awakening to provide clear vision without using glasses or contact lenses!  The retainers are comfortable and very easy to care for.

“Why think about Myopia Management Lens? Why not just wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?”

The main purpose of Myopia Management Lens is to be less dependent from both contact lenses and eyeglasses during waking hours.  While this is ideal for sports enthusiasts or those who work in dusty or dirty environments, for others Myopia Control Lens offers the appeal of being free from corrective lenses during the day.  Myopia Management Lens also offers relief from the problems sometimes associated with full time contact lens wear like drying and things getting on or under the lenses.

Additionally, ongoing research is showing that for most patients, the progression of nearsightedness can be slowed down by using Myopia Management Lens retainers.  This makes it a great alternative for children, particularly those with nearsighted parents.  Neither eyeglasses nor conventional contact lenses have been shown to have as strong of a tendency towards controlling myopia as Myopia Management Lens.

“Does Myopia Management Lens have any advantages over Laser Surgery?”

There are several.  Myopia Management Lens is less than half the cost of Refractive Laser Surgery (LASIK).  It does not involve any post-operative pain.  Also, the hazy post-operative vision that can be associated with laser surgery does not occur with Myopia Managment Lens.  Both eyes can easily be done at the same time with Myopia Management Lens.  Also, prescription changes are easy to deal with using Myopia Management Lens.  There are no strong steroid or antibiotic drugs needed with Myopia Management Lens as there are during the post-operative period for laser surgery.  Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Myopia Management Lens is reversible.  Laser surgery is not.