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Abiliti Contact Lenses: Innovative Myopia Management

Dr. Ayesha Butt explaining the progression of the patient’s Myopia
Clear vision can be a challenge for individuals with Myopia or nearsightedness. The good news is that prescription glasses or contact lenses can effectively manage this common vision impairment.

TSO Champions offers Abiliti Contact Lenses, an innovative solution that helps slow the progression of Myopia. It utilizes advanced lens technology with multiple treatment zones to conveniently improve vision while sleeping.

What is Myopia or Nearsightedness?

Are you unable to clearly see distant road signs? Or does your child complain about the classroom board being blurry? These are signs of Myopia.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a visual condition in which distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly.

This condition occurs when the eye is elongated, or the cornea has too much curvature, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Myopia is now considered a chronic, progressive condition and one of the biggest eye health challenges of the 21st century.
  • Causes: Both environmental and genetic factors.
  • The Issue: The shape of the eye (or part of it) causes light to bend, focusing it in front of the retina instead of on it.
  • Common symptoms: Squinting, eye strain, and difficulty seeing distant objects.

Treating Myopia vs. Addressing Symptoms with Abiliti™ Contact Lenses

Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses are FDA-approved orthokeratology (ortho-K) contact lenses for Myopia management2. It provides overnight vision correction and allows individuals to experience clear vision during the day without needing glasses or contact lenses.

These Myopia control lenses are custom-made to fit each user’s unique eye shape and prescription, providing comfort and effectiveness while promoting eye health. With regular use, Abiliti lenses have been shown to slow Myopia progression in younger wearers, making them a popular choice for those seeking a non-surgical vision correction option.

How Does Abiliti Lenses Provide Nearsightedness Treatment?

Abiliti overnight vision correction lenses feature specialized treatment zones that reshape the cornea’s curvature, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina and improving vision. Abiliti lenses use Ortho-K technology, a gas-permeable contact lens that temporarily reshapes the cornea to improve vision. Think of it as braces for your eyes - focused on two things:
  1. Correcting Myopia.
  2. Slowing Myopia progression by reducing the eye's axial elongation.
An infographic showing how Abiliti Lenses work
These lenses work during sleep, gently reshaping the cornea through fluid dynamics. This process provides optical correction and clearer vision, with noticeable results often after the first night. The results stabilize within 7-14 days, and full effects are achieved in about three weeks.

Ready to manage your Myopia effectively? Call (281) 440-5887 or schedule an appointment.

What are the Benefits of Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses?

  1. Clear, Glasses-Free Vision Abiliti™ Contact Lenses provide clear vision all day without needing glasses or daytime contacts. They gently reshape the cornea overnight, improving vision when you wake up.
  2. Improved Daily Performance Patients using these lenses perform better in school and sports than those with traditional glasses. This is because they don’t have to deal with glasses during physical activities.
  3. Increased Self-Confidence Wearing Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses can improve self-esteem and social confidence for children and adults. Not needing glasses often helps create a more positive self-image.
  4. Correction of Astigmatism Ortho-K lenses aren’t just for controlling Myopia—they can also help correct mild astigmatism, presbyopia, and hyperopia. For example, Abiliti™ Overnight lenses can correct refractive astigmatism up to 1.50D.
  5. Peace of Mind for Parents Because Abiliti® Overnight vision correction lenses are kid-friendly, parents can easily monitor their children's compliance with the treatment regimen.
  6. Safe to Use Ortho-K lenses have been successfully used for over 15 years to manage Myopia in thousands of children and adults, and no serious adverse events have been reported over extensive wear periods.
  7. Provides UV Protection The Myopia control lenses are equipped with advanced Class 1 UV blocking technology, providing superior protection against harmful UV exposure.

We Offer Other Myopia Management Options


TSO Champions offers other methods for managing Myopia9 apart from Abiliti™ Contact, including:
  • Multifocal Lenses: These specialty lenses feature different prescriptions in different areas, helping to correct nearsightedness, reduce eye strain, and slow Myopia progression.
  • MiSight: MiSight contact lenses are an innovative and effective solution designed to slow the progression of Myopia in children. These specially designed lenses are worn during the day and provide clear vision while actively managing Myopia.
  • Atropine Therapy: Low-dose atropine eye drops to help reduce Myopia and manage its progression. These drops are typically applied daily as prescribed by your eye doctor.

Want to find out if you’re a candidate for Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses for Myopia management?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who Can Wear Abiliti Overnight Lenses?

Children as young as six and adults with Myopia up to 4.00D may be candidates for ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight vision correction lenses. Those with astigmatism up to 1.50D may opt for ACUVUE® Abiliti™ lenses for astigmatism. Visit an optometrist to ensure the right fit and prescription.

Do I Need a Prescription for Abiliti Lenses?

Yes! ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight vision correction lenses are available by prescription only for Myopia management. It's best to consult with your eye care professional to determine whether Abiliti contact lenses are right for you.

How Often Should I Replace Abiliti Lenses?

When you get your ortho-k lenses, your optometrist will provide a replacement schedule, usually every 6-12 months. This can vary depending on how well you care for your lenses.

Are Overnight Lenses Difficult to Wear?

No, Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses are easy to use and comfortable to wear. You can learn to put in and remove Abiliti contact lenses in under a month. However, like with any Myopia control lenses, there may be an adjustment period.

Why Should I Consider Abiliti Overnight Lenses to Manage My Child's Myopia?

Experts say that managing Myopia in children from a young age can make a big difference. Studies show that kids who wear Abiliti™ Overnight lenses have better overall vision and do better in school than those who wear glasses.

Does Abiliti Work for Adults?

Yes! Adults can also benefit from the convenience of ACUVUE® Abiliti™ Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia. Talk to your eye doctor to determine if Abiliti™ Overnight Lenses are right for you.

Do Overnight Contact Lenses Work?

Yes! Studies reveal that overnight ortho-k lenses not only eliminate the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses but also help slow the progression of Myopia.

How Many Years Can You Wear Ortho-K Lenses?

Ortho-K lenses typically last between 1 to 2 years 11 before requiring replacement. However, regular check-ups are important to ensure their condition, and they should be replaced promptly if signs of wear or damage appear.

Is Ortho-K Better Than Lasik?

Ortho-k has been a safe and effective solution for clear vision with almost no side effects. These FDA-approved lenses were first designed to slow Myopia progression in children but work just as well to improve adults' vision.

Can Screen Time Cause Myopia?

Spending too much time on screens can lead to vision problems like Myopia, dry eyes, and digital eye strain, especially in children and teenagers. To protect the eyes, take regular breaks and follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

How Can I Fix Myopia Naturally?

Reducing Myopia naturally involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle and practicing positive habits, like relaxing your eyes to prevent muscle strain. However, it's essential to understand that Myopia cannot be cured through exercises, herbal remedies, or massages. Proper treatment requires medical intervention.

Will Myopia Get Worse without Glasses or Overnight Lenses?

Not wearing glasses or lenses won’t harm the eyes, but overuse can lead to eyestrain, tension, and headaches. This may also cause vision issues like Myopia to return. For people with Myopia, avoiding glasses can impede efforts to slow its progression.

Does Myopia Get Worse with Age?

Yes, it can. Myopia often worsens during pre-teen and teen growth spurts but typically stabilizes around age 20. Adults can also develop Myopia due to visual strain or conditions like diabetes or cataracts.

Can Eye Exercises Reduce Myopia?

There are several ways to manage Myopia, but eye exercises aren't one of them. While they won't slow Myopia progression or improve vision, they can help reduce eye strain, a common symptom of this condition.

Can Lasik Cure Myopia?

Yes! LASIK is an effective procedure to correct Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. It offers clearer vision and reduces dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

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