Game-Changer for Kids’ Eyes: FDA Approves Stellest Lenses

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common in children. It is more than just needing stronger glasses each year. Children with myopia typically have blurry vision when looking at distant objects and need vision correction to see clearly at a distance. Progressive myopia raises the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration. The FDA has approved Essilor® Stellest™ lenses, marking a major milestone in protecting children’s long-term eye health. At East Bay Vision Center, we’re proud to offer innovative, evidence-based solutions that help slow myopia progression and support healthier vision for growing eyes.

Why Myopia Management Matters for Children

Myopia typically develops in childhood and often worsens as kids grow. While traditional single-vision glasses correct blurry distance vision, they don’t address the underlying progression of myopia. Without intervention, children may experience steadily increasing prescriptions year after year.

Myopia management focuses on slowing progression, not just correcting vision. By taking action early, we can help reduce a child’s lifetime risk of eye disease and support better visual outcomes well into adulthood.

What Are Essilor Stellest Lenses?

Essilor Stellest lenses are advanced spectacle lenses designed specifically for children with myopia. Unlike standard lenses, Stellest lenses are clinically proven to slow myopia progression while providing clear, comfortable vision for everyday activities like reading, learning, and playing. The recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration underscores the safety and effectiveness of this breakthrough technology.

How Do Stellest Lenses Work?

Stellest lenses use H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology, a sophisticated optical design that goes beyond simple vision correction.

Here’s how it helps slow myopia progression:

• The lenses include a constellation of tiny, aspherical lenslets arranged across the surface.

• These lenslets create a specific type of light signal in the peripheral retina.

• That signal helps regulate eye growth, which is a key factor in myopia progression.

• At the same time, the central zone of the lens delivers clear, sharp vision for daily use.

Clinical studies have shown that this approach can significantly slow myopia progression compared to standard single-vision lenses.

Benefits of Stellest Lenses for Kids

Stellest lenses are designed with children and families in mind, offering several meaningful benefits:

• Slows myopia progression, helping protect long-term eye health

• Clear, comfortable vision for school, sports, and screen use

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

• Child-friendly design, available in durable, everyday frames

• Backed by clinical research and FDA approval, giving parents confidence

Because they fit seamlessly into a child’s routine, Stellest lenses make myopia management simpler and more accessible for busy families.

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam at East Bay Vision Center Today

Myopia is a long-term eye health concern that deserves early, proactive care. With the FDA-approved Essilor Stellest lenses and their advanced H.A.L.T. technology, families now have an effective, child-friendly option to help slow myopia progression. Early intervention can make a lasting difference, and the right lenses can help set your child up for healthier vision for years to come.

If your child has myopia, contact East Bay Vision Center to schedule a comprehensive eye exam and learn whether Essilor Stellest lenses are right for your child. Visit our office in Oakland, Fremont, or Pleasanton, California. Please call (510) 268-9600, (510) 796-9600, or (925) 462-1100 today.