The Science Behind Essilor Stellest Lenses: How FDA-Approved Glasses Slow Myopia in Children

Myopia is on the rise in children, and slowing its progression is crucial for long-term eye health. At Clarendon Vision, we’re proud to offer Essilor Stellest lenses, the only FDA-approved spectacle lenses clinically proven to slow myopia progression. In this blog, we’ll dive into the science behind Stellest and why it’s an effective option for children.
 

How Stellest Lenses Work  

Unlike standard single vision glasses, Stellest lenses use Highly Aspheric Lenslet Target (H.A.L.T.) technology.

• Each lens contains 1,021 tiny lenslets arranged in 11 rings.

• These lenslets create a volume of myopic defocus, which acts as a signal to slow eye elongation—the underlying cause of myopia progression.

• Essentially, Stellest lenses tell the eye to grow more slowly, protecting vision long-term.

Children should wear Stellest lenses for a minimum of 10 hours per day, at least 6 days a week, to achieve optimal results.
 

Clinical Results: Proof That Stellest Works  

Studies show Stellest lenses dramatically slow myopia progression compared with standard single vision lenses:

• Over two years, children wearing Stellest lenses had an average prescription change of -0.25 D, compared to -0.90 D for those wearing single vision lenses.

• This corresponds to a 71% reduction in myopia progression.

• Eye growth was also reduced: children wearing Stellest lenses grew an average of 0.21 mm, versus 0.45 mm with single vision lenses—a 53% reduction in eye elongation.

These results demonstrate Stellest’s effectiveness in slowing both prescription changes and eye growth, the two key factors in myopia management.
 

Why This Matters  

Slowing myopia early is not just about vision clarity today. High myopia increases the risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration later in life. By using Stellest lenses, parents can help reduce these risks while giving their children clear, comfortable vision all day.
 

Takeaway  

The science behind Essilor Stellest lenses shows they are a safe, effective, and practical way to slow childhood myopia. With proper wear, Stellest can help protect your child’s eyes today—and in the years to come.

Schedule a consultation at Clarendon Vision to see if Stellest lenses are right for your child’s vision health.