How Stellest Lenses Help Slow Myopia Progression in Kids

Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children. With more screen time, less outdoor activity, and earlier onset of vision problems, childhood myopia is progressing faster than ever before. At Mission Optometric Center, we take a proactive approach to protecting your child’s long-term eye health through modern myopia management solutions - one of the most advanced being Essilor Stellest™ Lenses.

What Is Myopia and Why Does It Matter?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry while near vision remains clear. In children, myopia typically worsens as they grow, increasing their dependence on stronger prescriptions over time.

More importantly, higher levels of myopia are associated with a greater lifetime risk of serious eye conditions, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration.

Understanding Myopia Management

Myopia management focuses on slowing the progression of nearsightedness rather than simply correcting blurry vision. Unlike traditional glasses that only sharpen eyesight, myopia management strategies are designed to address how the eye grows.

At Mission Optometric Center, myopia management plans are personalized for each child and may include specialty lenses, lifestyle guidance, and regular monitoring to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes.

What Are Essilor Stellest™ Lenses?

Essilor Stellest™ Lenses are innovative spectacle lenses specifically designed to slow myopia progression in children while providing clear, comfortable vision for everyday activities. They look like regular glasses but are engineered with advanced optical technology that targets the root cause of myopia progression. These lenses are backed by clinical research and are an excellent option for children who are not ready for contact lenses or prefer wearing glasses.

How Stellest™ Lenses Work

Stellest™ Lenses feature exclusive H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology. This advanced design incorporates thousands of microscopic lenslets arranged in a precise pattern around the central viewing zone.

Here’s how it helps:

• The center of the lens provides sharp, clear vision for daily tasks

• The surrounding lenslets create a controlled signal that helps slow excessive eye growth

• This combination reduces the stimulus that contributes to myopia progression over time

Clinical studies have shown that Stellest™ Lenses with H.A.L.T. technology can significantly slow myopia progression compared to standard single-vision lenses.

Benefits of Stellest™ Lenses for Children

Stellest™ Lenses offer several advantages for growing kids and their parents:

• Slows myopia progression during critical years of eye development

• Non-invasive and easy to use, worn just like regular glasses

• Comfortable for all-day wear at school, sports, and home

• Supports long-term eye health by reducing risks linked to high myopia

• Backed by clinical research and trusted by eye care professionals

Because these lenses fit seamlessly into a child’s daily routine, they are an effective and practical myopia management solution.

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam Today

Childhood myopia doesn’t have to progress unchecked. With advanced myopia management solutions like Essilor Stellest™ Lenses and H.A.L.T. technology, it’s possible to slow myopia progression and protect your child’s vision for the future.

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, contact Mission Optometric Center to schedule a pediatric eye exam and learn whether Essilor Stellest™ Lenses are the right solution for your child’s vision needs. Visit our office in San Juan Capistrano, California, or call (949) 496-0552 to book an appointment today.