How Stellest™ Lenses Help Slow Myopia Progression in Kids

If your child needs stronger glasses every year, you’re not alone. Nearsightedness — also called myopia — is on the rise in children around the world. The good news? Modern science has given us new tools to help slow it down, and one of the most exciting breakthroughs is the Essilor Stellest™ lens.

What Is Myopia?

Myopia means the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to look blurry. It often begins in school-aged children and can worsen as the eyes continue to grow. Higher levels of myopia increase the lifetime risk of serious eye diseases, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration — even when vision is corrected with glasses or contacts.

That’s why slowing progression early matters.

How Stellest™ Lenses Work

Stellest lenses are specifically designed for myopia control, not just correction. They use innovative H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology — over 1,000 tiny lenslets arranged in concentric rings on the lens surface. These lenslets create a gentle “signal” that helps guide normal eye growth, while the center of the lens provides clear distance vision.

This means kids can see comfortably at school, on the playground, or at sports — all while their lenses quietly work to slow down eye elongation in the background.

Proven Results

In a two-year clinical study of children aged 6–12, Stellest lenses showed impressive results:

• Reduced myopia progression by 0.64 diopters compared to regular single-vision lenses

• Slowed eye growth by 0.24 mm, which translates to reducing myopia progression by about 70%

• Children adapted quickly, with excellent vision and comfort

These results make Stellest one of the most effective non-invasive options available for myopia management today.

Everyday Wear for Real Kids

Stellest lenses are lightweight, impact-resistant polycarbonate with built-in UV protection and anti-reflective coating — ideal for active kids.To be most effective, children should wear them at least 10 hours a day, six days a week. Most adapt within a week.

At Orchard Eye Clinic, we take extra care to ensure the lenses are perfectly centered and aligned for your child’s eyes. We also provide follow-up visits every six months to track vision and eye growth.

Why We Recommend Stellest at Orchard Eye Clinic

Dr. Shay Sechler and our team believe every child deserves the chance to grow up seeing clearly and confidently. Stellest lenses fit perfectly with our mission of providing proactive, evidence-based eye care for families in Bolivar and surrounding communities.

If your child has been diagnosed with nearsightedness — or if you’ve noticed they’re squinting, sitting too close to screens, or holding books inches from their face — it may be time for a myopia control consultation.

We’ll evaluate whether Stellest lenses or another option (like specialty contact lenses or behavioral modifications) is best for your child’s unique visual needs.

Take the Next Step

Protecting your child’s vision starts early. Schedule a myopia management evaluation with Dr. Sechler today to learn more about Stellest™ and other treatment options.

417-567-0288

staff@orchardeyeclinic.com

1111 E Cambridge St, Bolivar, MO 65613