Pediatric Eye Exams: Myopia Control Glasses

If your child seems to need stronger glasses every year, you may be wondering whether there is anything you can do besides update the prescription. Essilor® Stellest® lenses are specially designed myopia-control glasses that correct blurry distance vision while also helping to slow the progression of myopia in children.

At West Milford Vision Center, Dr. Adriana Palumbo provides pediatric eye care for growing eyes. She can evaluate your child’s vision, explain how their myopia is changing, and determine whether Stellest lenses may be an appropriate option.

Why Does My Child’s Nearsightedness Keep Getting Worse?

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, makes faraway objects look blurry while close-up vision is usually clearer. In many children, myopia progresses as they grow because the eye becomes longer from front to back.

A changing prescription is one sign of progression, but the amount the eye grows matters too. Greater eye elongation is associated with higher levels of myopia. Myopia management focuses on slowing this progression while a child’s eyes are still developing.

Higher levels of myopia are also associated with a greater risk of eye health problems later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and myopic macular degeneration. A child with myopia will not necessarily develop these conditions. However, slowing myopia progression may help reduce the likelihood of reaching higher levels of myopia.

Stellest Lenses: Familiar Glasses With an Extra Purpose

Essilor Stellest lenses look and function much like regular eyeglasses. Your child wears them during everyday activities such as school, homework, play, and time with friends.

The difference is built into the lens design. Stellest lenses use a clear central area to correct your child’s vision, surrounded by tiny highly aspherical lenslets. Together, these areas create an optical signal designed to help slow excessive eye elongation while still providing clear vision.

For many families, the appeal is straightforward: myopia management is built into a pair of glasses their child already knows how to wear.

In a two-year U.S. clinical trial, children wearing Stellest lenses had, on average, 71% less myopia progression and 53% less eye elongation than children wearing standard single-vision lenses.

In practical terms, Stellest lenses help your child see clearly while also addressing the rate at which their myopia progresses.

Results vary from child to child. Stellest lenses do not cure myopia or guarantee that a prescription will stop changing. Dr. Palumbo will determine whether they are appropriate based on your child’s age, prescription, eye health, and individual needs.

Pediatric Eye Care & Myopia Management Close to Home

When your child’s prescription keeps changing, having one familiar eye care team nearby can make the process easier.

Dr. Palumbo and her team provide pediatric eye care for families in West Milford, New Jersey and surrounding communities, with clear explanations, gentle care, and recommendations tailored to each child. If your child’s prescription is increasing, a myopia consultation with their eye doctor can help you understand what is changing and whether Stellest lenses are appropriate for their care plan.

Myopia Control Glasses FAQ

Can my child wear Stellest lenses like regular glasses?

Yes. Stellest lenses are worn as eyeglasses during normal daily activities. Consistent wear is an important part of treatment, and Dr. Palumbo will explain what wearing schedule is appropriate for your child.

How do I know if my child is a candidate for Stellest lenses?

Suitability depends on factors such as your child’s age, prescription, eye health, and the progression of their myopia. A pediatric myopia consultation can determine whether Stellest lenses are an appropriate option.

How long will my child need myopia management?

Myopia management often continues for several years while a child’s eyes are still growing. Follow-up visits allow Dr. Palumbo to track progression and determine when changes to the treatment plan may be appropriate.