Myopia Management for Children with Stellest™ Lenses
Protecting Vision, One Child at a Time
Myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children—often appearing between ages 6 and 12 and progressing as they grow. At Virginia Eye Institute, our Optometry and Pediatric teams now offer Stellest™ lenses, a breakthrough technology designed to slow the progression of myopia and protect long-term vision health.
Understanding Myopia
Children with myopia can see close-up objects clearly but struggle with distance vision—such as reading the classroom board or seeing signs outside.
Myopia tends to worsen over time, especially with increased screen use and limited outdoor activity. Higher levels of myopia are linked to future eye conditions, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
What Are Stellest™ Lenses?
Stellest™ lenses by Essilor are one of the most advanced, non-invasive solutions for managing myopia in children.
They use H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology—hundreds of tiny, invisible lenslets that create a gentle “volume of signal” in front of the retina. This signal helps slow the eye’s elongation, reducing the rate of myopia progression.
Benefits of Stellest™ lenses:
- Clinically proven to slow myopia progression by 67% on average
- Lightweight, comfortable, and child-friendly
- No drops, medication, or contact lenses required
- Appropriate for children as young as 6
Comprehensive Myopia Management at VEI
Our Optometry and Pediatric specialists create individualized plans tailored to each child’s vision needs, age, and lifestyle.
Treatment options may include:
- Stellest™ Myopia Control Lenses
- Low-dose atropine eye drops
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
- Lifestyle guidance to reduce eye strain and increase outdoor time
This collaborative approach empowers our providers to support healthy visual development at every stage.
Why Early Myopia Control Matters
The earlier myopia is diagnosed and managed, the more effectively its progression can be slowed.
Early intervention helps reduce the risk of high prescriptions and long-term vision complications later in life.
Signs Your Child May Be Nearsighted
- Squinting to see the TV or classroom board
- Holding books or devices very close
- Complaints of blurry distance vision
- Frequent headaches or eye strain
- Family history of myopia
What Parents Are Saying
— VEI Parent, Richmond, VA
Book a Myopia Management Consultation
Give your child the gift of clearer, healthier vision for years to come.
Families interested in Stellest™ lenses or other myopia control options can schedule a consultation with one of our optometrists or pediatric providers. Call us today to book a consultation.
