Childhood myopia (nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common - and more concerning. When myopia progresses quickly during the growing years, it doesn’t just mean stronger glasses over time. Higher levels of myopia are linked to long-term eye health risks that can impact vision for life. At Waco Vision Source, we focus on proactive myopia management to help protect your child’s eyesight now and in the future.

Why Myopia Management Is Essential

Myopia typically begins in childhood and often worsens as the eyes grow. As prescription strength increases, so does the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including:

• Retinal detachment

• Myopic macular degeneration

• Glaucoma

• Early cataracts

Slowing myopia progression during childhood can significantly reduce these risks. That’s why early intervention and evidence-based treatment options are so important.

A Smarter Lens Solution for Childhood Myopia

Essilor Stellest™ lenses are innovative spectacle lenses designed specifically for children with myopia. Unlike traditional single-vision lenses that only correct blurry distance vision, Stellest lenses are created to help slow the progression of myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision for everyday activities.

How Essilor Stellest™ Lenses Work to Slow Myopia Progression

Stellest lenses use HALT (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology, a scientifically proven design developed through years of research.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

• The lens has a clear central zone for sharp vision

• Surrounding that zone are thousands of tiny, invisible lenslets

• These lenslets create a specific focus pattern that signals the eye to slow down its excessive growth

Because myopia progression is driven by eye elongation, controlling that growth is key. Clinical studies have shown that Stellest lenses can significantly slow myopia progression when worn consistently.

Benefits of Stellest™ Lenses for Kids

Stellest lenses are designed with children and families in mind, offering benefits that go beyond vision correction:

• Slows myopia progression, not just corrects it

• Non-invasive and easy to use

• Comfortable and kid-friendly, suitable for school, sports, and daily life

• Clear vision at all distances

• Backed by clinical research and advanced lens technology

Because they function like everyday glasses, children can adapt quickly without disrupting routines.

Protecting Vision Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

Myopia doesn’t have to be a condition that simply “gets worse every year.” With today’s advancements in eye care, families have effective options to slow progression and reduce future risks. Stellest™ lenses represent a powerful tool in modern myopia management - helping children see clearly today while protecting their eye health for years to come.

Schedule a myopia management consultation with Waco Vision Source to learn whether Stellest™ lenses are the right solution for your child’s visual future. Visit our office in Waco, Texas, or call (254) 776-8119 to book an appointment today.