Myopia Control Contact Lenses for Children | W Optics Singapore
If your child’s spectacle prescription continues to increase, myopia control contact lenses may be an option to consider. Unlike standard single-vision lenses, which correct blurred vision, myopia control contact lenses are designed to correct vision while helping to slow myopia progression.
For some children and teenagers, these lenses may offer an alternative to spectacles while supporting their long-term myopia management. Suitability depends on factors such as age, prescription, eye health and ability to follow contact lens care instructions.
What Is Myopia?
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurred. It commonly develops during childhood as the eye grows, and myopia may continue to progress as the eye becomes longer, resulting in increasingly stronger prescriptions.
Myopia cannot currently be permanently reversed once it has developed. Myopia management aims to slow its progression, which may help reduce the likelihood of developing high myopia and its associated long-term eye health risks.
What Are Myopia Control Contact Lenses?
Myopia control contact lenses are specialised contact lenses designed to correct vision while helping to slow the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. Depending on the lens design, they may be worn during the day or overnight.
These lenses are unlike standard single-vision glasses or traditional contact lenses.
Standard single-vision glasses and contact lenses correct blurred vision but are not specifically designed to slow myopia progression. Myopia control contact lenses use specialised optical designs that alter the way light is focused on or in front of the retina. This reduces the signal that triggers excessive elongation of the eye, which is associated with myopia progression
How Do Myopia Control Contact Lenses Work?
Myopia control soft contact lenses are designed to slow the progression of childhood myopia by controlling how images are focused in the different parts of the retina. The retina is the layer at the back of the eye that turns light into electrical signals. These are the signals that our brain interprets as images.
Standard single-vision lenses are designed to focus light clearly for central vision, but they may leave certain peripheral images focused behind the retina. With standard single-vision lenses, parallel light entering the eye focuses on the central retinal. However, peripheral light rays land behind the retina, resulting in hyperopic defocus. Animal studies have demonstrated that peripheral hyperopic defocus can lead to abnormal eyeball growth in axial myopia progression.
Myopia control contact lenses use specialised optical designs to create peripheral myopic defocus. These designs may help reduce the signals associated with excessive eye elongation.
In children, certain myopia control contact lenses are designed to create relative peripheral myopic defocus, where some peripheral light is focused in front of the retina. This may help reduce excessive eye elongation and slow myopia progression. The level of effectiveness varies depending on the lens design and the individual child.
These lenses are available in different optical designs, including dual-focus designs. The lenses are designed to correct vision while helping to slow myopia progression.
Wearing schedules depend on the specific product and the optometrist’s recommendations; some lenses are designed for daily disposable use.
Is My Child Suitable for Myopia Control Lenses?
Myopia control may be considered for children and teenagers whose myopia is progressing or who have other risk factors for progression. An optometrist can assess factors such as age, prescription, rate of progression, eye health, lifestyle and ability to follow the recommended lens care routine.
- Children and teenagers with progressing myopia
- Children with a family history of myopia
- Children with early-onset myopia
- Children who have experienced frequent prescription changes
- Children who are suitable for contact lens wear and care
- Children who may benefit from a glasses-free option for sports or other activities
When to Consider Myopia Control for Your Child
- Your child’s prescription increases year after year
- Your child needs frequent spectacle prescription changes
- Your child needs an option that suits sports or other activities where spectacles may be less convenient to wear
- You want to take a proactive approach to your child’s long-term eye health
Starting myopia management earlier may help slow myopia progression. This may reduce the rate of prescription changes for some children, although results vary and ongoing monitoring remains important.
Find Out If Your Child Needs Myopia Control Contact Lenses
Our optometrists can assess your child’s eyes and recommend the right option for their needs. Book an appointment or find a W Optics store near you to get started.
Benefits of Myopia Control Contact Lenses
- Corrects distance vision for school and everyday activities
- Helps slow myopia progression
- Helps manage excessive axial elongation associated with myopia
- May reduce the likelihood of developing high myopia and related long-term eye health risks
- Comfortable for everyday wear
- Provides greater convenience during sports and selected activities
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your child’s myopia management journey at W Optics is tailored to their vision needs, lifestyle and comfort.
Here’s what you can expect during your visit:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your child’s vision needs, daily routine, visual habits and previous prescription changes. This helps us assess suitable myopia management options.
Step 2: Detailed Eye Test
Our optometrists perform an eye examination to assess your child’s eye health, corneal suitability and prescription to determine whether contact lens wear is appropriate. Additional measurements may be used to support myopia management and monitor changes over time.
Step 3: Trial Lens Fitting
If contact lenses are suitable, we’ll assess the trial lenses for comfort, stability and visual clarity to help determine whether the selected design is appropriate for your child.
Depending on the selected product, features may include:
- Daily disposable or reusable lens options
- Different optical designs for myopia management
- UV protection or other lens features, where available
Based on your child’s age, prescription, eye health and lifestyle, our optometrist will recommend a suitable myopia control contact lens and explain the recommended wearing schedule.
Step 5: Personalised Fitting and Education
We’ll provide hands-on guidance on contact lens insertion, removal, hygiene and care, helping your child and family feel more confident with lens handling.
Adjusting to multifocal contact lenses can take some time, so our optometrists remain available for follow-up assessments and support as you adapt. If your vision or comfort needs further attention, we can reassess the fit and lens choice.
Step 6: Follow-Up & Monitoring
Regular follow-up appointments help us monitor your child’s myopia progression, lens comfort and eye health, while assessing whether any adjustments to their management plan are needed.
Want to Learn More About Myopia Control Contact Lenses for Your Child?
Visit your nearest W Optics store for a professional consultation and fitting, and our team will guide you through every step.
Why Choose W Optics?
OOB-Registered Optometrists
Your prescription and contact lens fitting are handled by qualified optometrists registered with Singapore’s Optometrists and Opticians Board. We take the measurements and assessments needed to find a suitable multifocal lens for your eyes.
Open 7 Days a Week
With stores islandwide and daily opening hours from 11am to 8pm, you can choose a suitable time for your family to visit.
Family-Friendly Clinics
Child-friendly spaces and supportive guidance help make every eye care visit a more comfortable experience.
Personalised Vision Solutions
From myopia management to everyday vision needs, we offer solutions tailored to your child’s lifestyle and prescription.
Supporting Your Child’s Long-Term Myopia Management
Myopia control for children is about more than clearer vision today – it’s about protecting your child’s eye health as they grow.
With professional eye exams, personalised lens recommendations, and precise fitting, the team at W Optics can give you peace of mind about your child’s ongoing vision and myopia management needs.