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BRIGHT EYES FAMILY VISION CARE AND BRIGHT EYES KIDS OFFER NEW APPROACH TO TREAT CHILDREN WITH NEARSIGHTEDNESS

 

First and only FDA approved contact lens to slow the progression of myopia in kids - call 813-792-0637 or click here to request an appointment

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With the high demand of screen time from virtual learning it is crucial to keep an eye on kids’ sight.  The increased screen time on computers and electronic devices can cause problems with nearsightedness, but there is a new treatment for Myopia.  Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford from Bright Eyes Family Vision Care and Bright Eyes Kids is one of the first optometrists in the country to be certified in the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved MiSight contact lens.

 

The MiSight contact lens is a single use, disposable, soft contact lens that is discarded at the end of each day and is not intended to be worn overnight.   The child can insert the contact lenses in their eyes in the morning and wear them for at least 10 hours during the day, then dispose them in the evening.  The design allows the child to see clearly while benefiting from the treatment effect. The average age of children in the FDA trial is between eight to 12 years old, but the office is also seeing patients younger and older for this treatment.

 

“This is the first time the FDA has approved any method of treatment for Myopia and it is a landmark.  Myopia is a problem that exists and MiSight is an option we can offer to our patients for their treatment,” said Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford of Bright Eyes Family Vision Care and Bright Eyes Kids in Tampa.  Dr. Bonilla-Warford has noticed an increase in children who are visually symptomatic following the spring of online learning.

 

People with Myopia have good near vision, but poor distance vision.  Myopia is very common in children and tends to increase, as they get older.  Uncorrected vision problems can impair a child’s development and they may be susceptible to other future eye problems.  The Bright Eyes team also offers additional treatment methods for Myopia management including eye drops and orthokeratology,  specialized contact lenses that reshape the eye. It's estimated that more than one-third of Americans are nearsighted, and it is increasing.  The certification for MiSight is part of the Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program.

 

The office is taking many safety precautions to protect patients and staff including screenings, enhanced cleaning, appropriate use of PPE and all paper work will be filled out online prior to the appointment.  Bright Eyes also offers options for remote vision therapy sessions.

 

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