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What is myopia?Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a common eye condition, that causes, distant objects to be blurry, and out of focus, while close objects can be seen, MORE clearly. It usually happens, when the eyes grow, slightly too long, which means, they can’t create, a clear image of objects, in the distance. Children have a 31% chance of developing myopia, if one parent, is myopic, and this rises to a 46% chance, if both parents are. How can it affect children? As their eyes grow, and myopia increases, so can a child’s dependency on glasses. CooperVision survey found that, while a fifth of children say, myopia won’t stop them achieving their dreams, another fifth feel like, they’re falling behind at school, because of it. Untreated or increasing myopia, can also lead to eye health problems in the future, such as retinal detachment. Managing myopia While myopia can be easily corrected, with prescription glasses, and contact lenses, MiSight 1 day is the first soft contact lens, proven to slow the progression of myopia. Specially designed for kids, this daily disposable contact lens is suitable for myopic children, as young as eight years old. The lens features ActivControl technology, which allows a child to see clearly while slowing myopia progression. Wearing MiSight 1 day contact lenses is shown to reduce, myopia progression in children, by 59% on average*, helping to reduce their reliance, on vision correction, as well as future eye health risks. Your child can try MiSight 1 day contact lenses for free at Boots Opticians before joining the Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Programme. Book an eye test, and free contact lens assessment, and trial at boots.com/opticians or call 02083015656