MiSight Contact Lenses for Myopia Control in Redding

Shasta Professional Eyecare Center is proud to be the only practice in Redding offering MiSight® 1 day contact lenses — the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lens proven to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Even better: we can typically have lenses in-office and ready for your child within just a few days.

What Are MiSight® 1 Day Contact Lenses?

MiSight 1 day lenses from CooperVision are daily disposable soft contact lenses designed specifically for children with myopia. They look and feel like regular contacts — but they do something standard contacts cannot: help slow the progression of nearsightedness over time.

MiSight lenses use CooperVision’s patented ActivControl® Technology, which applies two correction zones in each lens — one to correct current nearsightedness, and one to create myopic defocus around the peripheral retina, signaling the eye to slow its elongation.

FDA-Approved and Clinically Proven

MiSight 1 day is the first and only FDA-approved* soft contact lens for myopia management in children. In a landmark 3-year randomized clinical trial:

• Myopia progression slowed by 59% on average vs. standard single vision daily lenses
• 95–100% of children preferred MiSight over glasses at every visit throughout the study
• Children as young as 8 handled the lenses confidently shortly after fitting
• Proven effective and safe across 6 years of clinical data

*Indicated for children ages 8–12 at initiation of treatment with myopia of -0.75 to -4.00 D and astigmatism ≤ 0.75 D.

The Only MiSight Provider in Redding

Shasta Professional Eyecare Center is currently the only practice in the Redding area offering MiSight 1 day contact lenses. Families throughout Redding, Anderson, Palo Cedro, and Shasta County can access this technology right here at SPEC — and we can typically have lenses ready for your child within just a few days of fitting.

Why Children Love MiSight

• Daily disposable — fresh, clean lenses every day; no cleaning solutions needed
• Comfortable soft lens material for all-day wear
• Freedom from glasses during sports, activities, and school
• Easy-to-learn insertion and removal — children adapt quickly
• 95–100% of wearers preferred them over glasses in clinical studies

What to Expect

Your child’s journey with MiSight begins with a comprehensive eye exam and myopia evaluation at SPEC. If MiSight is a good fit, your doctor will conduct a contact lens fitting and teach your child proper wear and care. Lenses are worn during waking hours — not overnight — and discarded at the end of each day. Follow-up visits allow your SPEC doctor to monitor myopia progression and adjust the plan as needed.

Who Is a Candidate?

• Children ages 8–12 at the start of treatment
• Myopia prescription between -0.75 D and -4.00 D
• Astigmatism of 0.75 D or less
• Motivated child (and supportive parent) ready to try contact lenses

Not sure if your child is ready for contacts? Our doctors will guide you through the assessment and make a recommendation based on your child’s maturity, prescription, and comfort level.

Why Choose Shasta Professional Eyecare Center?

Serving the Redding community since 1991, SPEC offers the most advanced myopia management options in the region — including MiSight 1 day contact lenses and Essilor Stellest lenses. Our doctors take a personalized, evidence-based approach to slowing nearsightedness and protecting your child’s long-term eye health.