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CooperVision Nabs Approval On Pediatric Contact Lens

MiSight is first lens to prevent progression of myopia in children

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

A newly approved contact lens from CooperVision promises to slow the progression of nearsightedness when prescribed to children aged 8 to 12.

MiSight
• Source: CooperVision

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first contact lens that can help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.

The agency announced the PMA approval of CooperVision Inc.’s MiSight contact lens on 15 November. The daily-wear disposable soft contact...

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