Control Your Child’s Myopia with Stellest Lenses

Childhood myopia is becoming increasingly common, affecting how clearly children see the world and potentially impacting their long-term eye health. At Greenlake Eye Care, we believe early intervention and proven myopia management solutions can make a meaningful difference. One of the most advanced options available today is Stellest® lenses by Essilor, designed specifically to slow myopia progression in children.

Understanding Myopia

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where close objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It typically develops in childhood and often worsens as a child grows. Children with myopia may struggle to see the board at school, recognize faces at a distance, or participate comfortably in sports and outdoor activities.

As the eye grows longer than normal, myopia increases. Without proper management, higher levels of myopia can raise the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration.

Why Myopia Management Matters

Traditional glasses correct blurry vision but do not address the underlying progression of myopia. Myopia management focuses on slowing how quickly myopia worsens, helping protect your child’s long-term eye health.

Managing myopia early can:

• Reduce the risk of future eye disease

• Improve visual comfort and academic performance

• Support healthy eye development during childhood

What Are Essilor Stellest® Lenses?

Essilor Stellest® lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses created to slow myopia progression in children. They look like regular glasses but incorporate advanced optical technology that goes beyond standard single-vision lenses. These lenses are backed by years of clinical research and are designed for children who need clear vision correction while actively managing myopia progression.

How Stellest® Lenses Work for Myopia Control

Stellest® lenses use H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology. This innovative design incorporates a constellation of tiny lenslets across the lens surface.

Here’s how it works:

• The central zone provides clear vision for everyday activities like reading and learning

• The surrounding lenslets create a controlled peripheral signal that slows abnormal eye growth

• This helps reduce the stimulus that causes myopia to worsen over time

Clinical studies have shown that Stellest® lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 67% when worn consistently as prescribed.

Benefits of Stellest® Lenses for Kids

Stellest® lenses offer several advantages that make them ideal for children:

• Clinically proven myopia control backed by research

• Clear, comfortable vision for daily school and play

• Non-invasive solution with no contact lens handling required

• Easy adaptation with a natural look and feel

• Customizable options including impact-resistant materials and coatings

Children can wear Stellest® lenses just like regular glasses while benefiting from advanced myopia management technology.

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Myopia is more than just blurry distance vision - it’s a progressive condition that can affect your child’s lifelong eye health. With early detection and proven solutions like Essilor Stellest® lenses, parents can take proactive steps to slow myopia progression and protect their child’s vision for the future.

If your child has myopia, contact Greenlake Eye Care to schedule a pediatric eye exam and learn whether Stellest® lenses are the right solution for your child’s myopia management journey. Visit our office in Greenacres, Florida, or call (561) 220-6272 to book an appointment today.