Contact Lenses as Optical Interventions for Myopia Management
The latest in our myopia series from The European Myopia Network
By
Sotiris Plainis
Beata Tapaszto
Andrzej Grzybowski
September 8, 2026
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Modern contact lenses for myopia management aim to slow axial elongation by modifying the optical environment of the eye.
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Orthokeratology reshapes the cornea overnight to provide clear daytime vision while slowing excessive axial elongation.
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Soft myopia-control lenses utilize diverse optical strategies, including dual-focus and extended-depth-of-focus designs.
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Clinical performance of myopia-control lenses is influenced by lens design, fitting, and individual optical characteristics.
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Randomized trials show soft contact lenses can reduce axial elongation by 30-60%, depending on the optical design used.
