Now available at Monarch Bay Optometry in Dana Point
If your child is becoming more nearsighted each year, you’re not alone. Childhood myopia has been rising rapidly worldwide. The good news is that today we have science-backed ways to slow down that progression, protect your child’s long-term eye health, and help them see clearly.
One of the most exciting new options is Stellest™ lenses, developed by Essilor. These special spectacle lenses are worn just like regular glasses, but they work very differently, and much more effectively, than traditional single-vision lenses.
What Are Stellest Lenses?
Stellest lenses are designed specifically for myopia control, meaning they help slow down the worsening of nearsightedness in children. They still provide the clear vision your child needs, but they also include tiny, invisible lenslets arranged in a unique pattern called HALT Technology (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target).
These lenslets create a gentle “stop signal” inside the eye to reduce the tendency of the eye to grow too long. Which is the main reason prescriptions worsen year after year.
How Effective Are They?
In clinical studies, Stellest lenses have shown impressive results:
- 71% slower myopia progression (prescription change) over two years compared to traditional lenses.
- Approximately 50% reduction in axial length growth, which is the structural measurement that matters most for long-term eye health.
This means many children wearing Stellest lenses experience much slower increases in their yearly prescription, helping reduce their future risk of high myopia and eye disease.
How Are They Different From Traditional Lenses?
Traditional single-vision lenses simply correct blurry distance vision. They do not slow down myopia progression.
Stellest lenses correct vision and deliver a specific optical pattern that helps guide healthy eye growth. Your child gets clear sight plus built-in myopia-control science all day long.
Monarch Bay Optometry Provides Stellest Lenses in Dana Point
At Monarch Bay Optometry, we are thrilled to offer Stellest lenses as part of our comprehensive Myopia Management Program. Our office in Dana Point has multiple options available based on your child’s age, lifestyle, and comfort.
If Stellest isn’t the best option for your child, we also offer:
- Myopia-control contact lenses
- Atropine eye drops
- Lifestyle guidance to protect your child’s vision long-term
Our goal is always the same: slow myopia safely and effectively.
Healthy Habits That Strengthen Myopia Control
In addition to specialized lenses or treatments, daily habits play a major role in how quickly myopia progresses.
Here are two of the most important evidence-based recommendations:
1. Increase Outdoor Time
Children should spend at least two hours outside every day.
Exposure to natural light has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of myopia progression.
2. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
To reduce eye strain from screens and homework:
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
This helps relax the focusing system and reduces fatigue. An important part of slowing progression.
Is Stellest Right for Your Child?
Every child is unique, and the best myopia-control plan depends on:
- Age
- Prescription
- Rate of progression
- Family history
- Visual habits (screen time, reading distance, outdoor time)
At Monarch Bay Optometry, we perform a comprehensive myopia-control evaluation, including axial length measurements, prescription analysis, and habit assessment. From there, we create a fully customized plan for your child.
Take the First Step Toward Healthier Eyes
If you’re concerned about your child’s vision getting worse each year, Stellest lenses may be a powerful tool to help protect their future eye health.
Monarch Bay Optometry – Dana Point
Call us or schedule online to book a Myopia Control Consultation and learn whether Stellest, contacts, or atropine drops are the best option for your child.
Your child’s eyes deserve the best science has to offer — and we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.
