09/26/2025
We are very excited about this news! It will be great to have another option to consider with families when their child's nearsightedness is getting worse or they are at high risk. Now is a great time to schedule an eye exam with one of our myopia management doctors and find out your child's risk level for developing high myopia (nearsightedness).
Today, we authorized the marketing of the first eyeglass lenses to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children 6 to 12 years old at the initiation of treatment. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-first-eyeglass-lenses-slow-progression-pediatric-myopia
The eyeglass lenses may reduce the likelihood of severe eyesight issues later in adult life and carry lower risks than the currently approved treatment alternative for slowing progression of myopia.