Myopia Management - Stellest Lenses

Myopia Management for Children

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Helping Slow Nearsightedness Progression

At Austin Optometry, we offer advanced spectacle lens technology — including Essilor® Stellest™ lenses — designed to both correct vision and support healthy eye growth in children. These lenses combine a clear central zone for crisp distance vision with a precisely engineered peripheral design that delivers visual signals shown to help slow the eye’s elongation, the main driver of myopia progression.


Clinical Findings

  • Evidence-based results: Peer-reviewed clinical studies show that children wearing Stellest™ lenses experience significantly slower myopia progression compared with those wearing traditional single-vision lenses.

  • Axial length control: Studies also found reduced eye-growth (axial elongation) in children using these lenses.

  • Safety profile: Trials report no major safety concerns or adverse effects during wear.


Why It Matters for Families

  • Start early: Early management of myopia gives the best opportunity to maintain lifelong vision health.

  • Non-invasive option: Glasses-based approaches like Stellest™ lenses can be ideal for younger children or families not yet ready for contact-lens-based methods.

  • Part of a comprehensive plan: Combining myopia-control lenses with balanced near-work habits and more outdoor time helps maximize results.


What Parents Should Expect

  • Children may initially notice mild light effects, such as glare or halos, which usually improve with adaptation.

  • Myopia-control lenses slow the rate of progression but do not completely stop it.

  • Availability and labeling may differ outside the United States.


Protecting Long-Term Vision

High myopia increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye conditions later in life. Starting management early with options such as Stellest™ lenses helps reduce those risks and supports lifelong visual comfort and clarity.


Our Approach at Austin Optometry

We perform individualized assessments for each child, explain all available options — including spectacle-based (e.g., Stellest™ lenses), contact-lens-based, and behavioral strategies — and develop a personalized plan to help slow myopia progression effectively.


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