CooperVision has gained approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare for the manufacture and sale of its MiSight1 day contact lenses. The milestone decision marks the first soft contact lens in Japan that is authorized for use by children to correct myopia and may help control its progression. MiSight 1 day is now approved in 3 markets: the United States, China, and Japan. Commercial launch plans and initial shipment details will be announced in the coming weeks.