The FDA approved CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day contact lens to slow the progression of myopia in children 8 to 12 years old.

This daily wear, single use contact lens made of omafilcon A is indicated for children with a refraction of -0.75 D to -4.00 D with no more than -0.75 D of astigmatism, a company representative told Primary Care Optometry News.