Summary:
- The FDA has approved a new type of contact lens that can help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.
- These lenses work by gently reshaping the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to focus light in a way that slows the eye's growth and prevents it from becoming more nearsighted over time.
- Slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children is important because it can help prevent more severe vision problems later in life, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.