How Essilor Stellest Lenses Work to Slow Myopia Progression

Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children. With more time spent on digital devices and less time outdoors, myopia is not only developing earlier but also progressing faster. At Eyediology Vision Care, proactive myopia management is a priority, and one of the most innovative tools available today is Essilor Stellest lenses.

Understanding Myopia and Why Management Matters

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry. While glasses or contact lenses can correct vision, they do not stop the eye from continuing to elongate.

Progressive myopia increases the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, myopic macular degeneration, and early cataracts. This is why myopia management focuses not just on clearer vision today, but on protecting eye health for the future by slowing myopia progression during childhood.

What Are Essilor Stellest Lenses?

Essilor Stellest lenses are specialized spectacle lenses designed specifically for children with myopia. Unlike standard single-vision lenses, Stellest lenses are engineered to both correct blurred distance vision and actively slow the progression of myopia.

They are worn just like regular glasses, making them a non-invasive, easy-to-adapt option for children who may not be ready for contact lenses or other myopia control methods.

How Essilor Stellest Lenses Work

The key innovation behind Essilor Stellest lenses is H.A.L.T. technology, which stands for Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target technology.

The Science Behind H.A.L.T.

• The lenses include a central clear zone for sharp distance vision.

• Surrounding this zone are hundreds of microscopic lenslets arranged in a precise pattern.

• These lenslets create a specific type of peripheral defocus that signals the eye to slow down its growth.

In children with myopia, standard lenses can allow light to focus behind the retina in peripheral areas, which may encourage continued eye elongation. H.A.L.T. technology changes how light is distributed across the retina, helping to reduce the stimulus that drives myopia progression - while still providing clear, comfortable vision. Clinical studies have shown that Essilor Stellest lenses can significantly slow myopia progression when worn consistently as part of a structured myopia management plan.

Benefits of Essilor Stellest Lenses for Children

Essilor Stellest lenses offer several advantages for children:

• Non-invasive myopia control without the need for eye drops or contact lenses

• Clear, comfortable vision for everyday activities like school, sports, and screen use

• Designed specifically for children, supporting visual development

• Easy adaptation, worn just like traditional glasses

• Reduced risk of high myopia and associated eye health complications later in life

Because children are still growing, early intervention with myopia management solutions like Stellest lenses can make a meaningful difference over time.

Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam at Eyediology Vision Care

Myopia is a progressive condition that can impact long-term eye health if left unmanaged. Essilor Stellest lenses, powered by advanced H.A.L.T. technology, offer an effective and child-friendly way to slow myopia progression while providing clear, comfortable vision.

If your child has myopia, schedule a consultation at Eyediology Vision Care to learn more about Essilor Stellest lenses. Visit our office in Las Vegas, Nevada, or call (702) 912-4254 to book an appointment today.