Myopia Control in Honolulu
Slow your child’s nearsightedness with proven treatments.
MiSight® 1 day • Low-Dose Atropine • Essilor Stellest™ Lenses
Our myopia control services in Honolulu help slow nearsightedness progression in children and teens, using proven treatments like MiSight® 1 day, low‑dose atropine, and Essilor Stellest™ lenses.
What Is Myopia (Nearsightedness)?
Myopia control focuses on slowing abnormal eye growth to protect long‑term vision health. (Nearsightedness)? Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in elementary school and can progress every year through the teen years. Slowing that growth helps protect vision and lowers long‑term eye disease risks.
Signs your child may be myopic
- Headaches or eye strain after near
- Squinting to see the board or TV
- Sitting very close to screens
- Frequent prescription changes
Myopia Control Options We Offer
We create a tailored plan based on your child’s age, eye health, lifestyle, and progression rate.
MiSight® 1 day (FDA‑approved for myopia control)
Daily disposable soft contacts specifically designed and FDA‑approved to slow myopia progression in children (ages 8–12 at initiation). Comfortable, hygienic, and great for active kids.
Best for: Families wanting a simple, daytime option with strong evidence and easy routines.
Low‑Dose Atropine
Prescription eye drops (typically 0.01–0.05%) used nightly to reduce the rate of myopia progression. Often paired with glasses or standard contacts.
Best for: Younger children, fast progressors, or those not ready for contact lenses.
Myopia-Control Eyeglass Lenses (Essilor Stellestâ„¢)
Essilor Stellest™ lenses are next‑generation myopia‑control eyeglass lenses clinically proven to slow myopia progression in children by an average of 67% when worn full‑time. They use a highly advanced optical design called HALT (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology, which creates a myopia‑control treatment zone across the lens while maintaining clear, comfortable central vision.
Benefits of Essilor Stellestâ„¢ lenses:
- Clear vision and active myopia‑control effect
- Non‑contact‑lens option for younger children or those not ready for child‑friendly lens material
- Works well as a combination therapy with low‑dose atropine
Best for: Families who prefer a glasses‑only solution or want to pair spectacle lenses with another modality such as atropine. Specialty spectacle lenses and multifocal contact lenses can help manage myopia by changing how light focuses on the peripheral retina.
Best for: Children who prefer glasses, or as a combination therapy.
With several effective options available, we help families choose the approach that fits their child’s age, lifestyle, and vision needs.
Is Myopia Control Safe?
Yes—when supervised by an eye doctor and paired with good hygiene. Our team follows evidence‑based protocols and uses child‑friendly education to help families succeed.
Who Benefits Most?
- Children who start showing myopia in early grades
- Kids/teens with rapidly changing prescriptions
- Children with myopic parents (family history)
- Students with heavy near‑work or screen time and minimal outdoor time
Why Simply Eyes Hawaii
- Experienced Honolulu optometrists with a special interest in pediatric vision and contact lenses
- Family‑first guidance—clear education, realistic routines, and age‑appropriate options
- Convenient location near Makiki/Downtown with validated parking
FAQ – Myopia Control in Honolulu
We commonly begin between ages 6–12, depending on maturity and exam findings.
Typically several years—often through the mid‑ to late‑teens, when progression slows.
Most kids do—myopia control aims to slow the rate of change, not cure myopia.
Outcomes vary; many children see meaningful slowing compared to standard correction. We’ll review realistic expectations for your child.