How Essilor Stellest Lenses Help Slow the Progression of Myopia in Kids

Myopia affects millions of children and often progresses throughout childhood. Traditional glasses help children see clearly, but they don’t slow the worsening of myopia over time. Today, advances in eye care have made it possible to manage myopia more effectively. At Bright Eyes Family Vision Care, we offer Essilor Stellest™ lenses - an innovative option designed to help slow myopia progression in children.

Why Myopia Management Matters

Myopia isn’t just about blurry distance vision. When myopia progresses to higher levels, it increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including:

• Retinal detachment

• Myopic macular degeneration

• Glaucoma

• Early cataracts

Children whose myopia worsens rapidly are more likely to develop high myopia as adults, which significantly raises the likelihood of permanent vision loss. This is why early myopia management is critical - slowing progression during childhood can reduce long-term risks and help preserve healthy vision for decades to come.

What Are Essilor Stellest Lenses?

Essilor Stellest lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses created for children with myopia. Stellest lenses are engineered to both correct vision and slow the progression of myopia at the same time. These lenses are worn just like regular glasses, making them an easy, non-invasive option for kids who may not be ready for contact lenses or other treatments.

How Essilor Stellest Lenses Work

Stellest lenses use advanced H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology. This technology is designed to address a key factor believed to drive myopia progression: how light focuses on the peripheral retina.

Here’s how it works:

• The center of the lens provides clear, sharp vision for daily activities like reading, schoolwork, and sports.

• Surrounding the center are tiny lenslets arranged in a precise pattern.

• These lenslets gently redirect peripheral light in a way that sends a signal to slow eye growth.

By influencing how the eye grows, H.A.L.T. technology helps reduce the rate at which myopia worsens - without affecting comfort or visual clarity. Clinical studies have shown that Essilor Stellest™ lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 67% when worn consistently as prescribed.

Benefits of Essilor Stellest Lenses for Children

Essilor Stellest lenses offer several advantages for kids and parents alike:

• Slows myopia progression rather than just correcting vision

• Non-invasive and worn like regular glasses

• Comfortable and easy to adapt to for children

• Supports long-term eye health by reducing risks associated with high myopia

• Ideal for active kids who may not be ready for contact lenses

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Myopia is more than a childhood inconvenience - it’s a lifelong eye health concern that deserves early attention. Essilor Stellest lenses offer a proven, child-friendly solution that goes beyond standard glasses by actively slowing myopia progression. With the right management plan in place, children can enjoy clearer vision today while reducing their risk of serious eye problems in the future.

Schedule a pediatric eye exam at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care and learn whether Essilor Stellest lenses are the right option for your child’s myopia management plan. Contact our offices in Tampa, Florida by calling 813-792-0637 or visit office@brighteyestampa.com to book an appointment today.