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Stellest Lenses
A Glasses-Based Solution to Help Slow Your Child’s Nearsightedness
Stellest Lenses for Myopia Control
If your child’s glasses prescription seems to get stronger every year, simply updating their lenses may not be enough.
Myopia (nearsightedness) often progresses throughout childhood. As the prescription increases, so does the risk of future eye health complications, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, myopic macular degeneration, and other vision-threatening conditions.
At Specs Appeal, we use Essilor Stellest® lenses as part of a comprehensive myopia management program designed to slow progression and protect long-term eye health.
Unlike standard glasses that only correct blurry vision, Stellest lenses are designed to help slow the growth of the eye itself—a key factor in worsening myopia. We combine Stellest technology with advanced Pentacam AXL axial length monitoring to track whether treatment is actually working and make adjustments when needed.
Why Parents Are Concerned About Myopia
Many parents assume nearsightedness is simply a glasses problem.
In reality, progressive myopia is an eye health issue.
As the eye becomes longer, the retina and other internal structures become stretched. Higher levels of myopia are associated with a greater lifetime risk of serious eye disease.
Worldwide
Nearly 50% of the world's population is expected to be myopic.
Rising Rates
Childhood myopia is increasing worldwide.
Higher Risk
Higher prescriptions are linked to greater risk of future eye disease.
The goal of myopia management is not just clearer vision today—it is helping protect your child’s vision for the future.
What Are Stellest Lenses?
Stellest lenses are advanced prescription eyeglass lenses specifically designed for children with myopia.
They look similar to regular glasses but incorporate Essilor’s H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology. This design creates a treatment signal that helps reduce the stimulus for excessive eye growth while still providing clear vision.
Benefits of Stellest Lenses
Worn like regular glasses
No contact lens handling
Clear vision throughout the day
Comfortable for school, sports, and everyday activities
Clinically proven to help slow myopia progression
FDA-authorized for slowing myopia progression in children
Do Stellest Lenses Actually Work?
Clinical studies have shown impressive results.
Research demonstrated that Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression by approximately 71% on average over two years compared with standard single-vision glasses.
However, an important question often gets overlooked:
Is the treatment working for YOUR child?
Every child responds differently.
That is why ongoing monitoring is just as important as the lenses themselves.
Why We Measure Axial Length
Glasses Alone Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Many practices offer Stellest lenses.
Far fewer measure axial length, one of the most important indicators of myopia progression.
Axial length is the actual length of the eye. As myopia worsens, the eye typically becomes longer.
At Specs Appeal, we use the Pentacam AXL to monitor eye growth over time, allowing us to evaluate whether treatment is effectively slowing progression—not simply whether the glasses prescription changed.
Monitor how your child's eyes are developing
Evaluate treatment effectiveness
Identify concerning trends earlier
Make more informed treatment decisions
Is My Child a Good Candidate for Stellest Lenses?
Stellest may be an excellent option for children who:
Have a myopia prescription that continues to increase
Prefer glasses over contact lenses
Are not ready for contact lens wear
Have a family history of high myopia
Need a comfortable, non-invasive treatment option
Want an effective solution that fits into everyday life
During your consultation, we evaluate prescription history, age, lifestyle, risk factors, and axial length measurements to determine if Stellest is the best choice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stellest Lenses
Are Stellest lenses just regular glasses?
No. Stellest lenses correct vision while also incorporating specialized optical technology designed to slow myopia progression.
At what age can children start Stellest lenses?
Many children begin between ages 6–12, though candidacy depends on individual factors and examination findings.
How long does my child need to wear Stellest lenses?
Myopia management is typically continued throughout the years when myopia is actively progressing.
Are Stellest lenses better than regular glasses?
Regular glasses correct blurry vision. Stellest lenses are designed to both correct vision and help slow progression.
Does Specs Appeal monitor axial length?
Yes. We use Pentacam AXL technology to measure and monitor axial length as part of our comprehensive myopia management program.
Protect Your Child’s Vision Before Myopia Gets Worse
The earlier myopia is addressed, the more opportunity there may be to slow progression and reduce future risk.
At Specs Appeal, we combine advanced treatments like Stellest lenses with Pentacam AXL axial length monitoring to provide a higher level of myopia management for families throughout Decatur, Atlanta, Emory, Avondale Estates, Tucker, and surrounding communities.
Call 678-846-2000 to learn whether Stellest lenses are right for your child.