Myopia-Control Eyeglasses
Specialized eyeglass lenses, including Essilor Stellest, combine familiar everyday wear with a personalized myopia-control plan.
A familiar way to care for growing eyes
Specialized myopia-control eyeglasses combine clear distance vision with an optical design intended to slow childhood myopia progression. They may suit families who prefer an eyeglass-based routine. A myopia evaluation helps establish whether this approach fits your child.
An option to discuss: Essilor Stellest®
Stellest lenses have a clear central viewing area surrounded by tiny lenslets that change how light is focused away from the center. This design is different from ordinary single-vision glasses, which correct blur but are not designed to provide the same myopia-control treatment.
Who are Stellest lenses for?
The U.S. FDA authorized Stellest lenses in September 2025 for correcting myopia, with or without astigmatism, and slowing its progression. The labeled indication covers children aged 6–12 at treatment initiation with non-diseased eyes, a spherical equivalent prescription from −0.75 D to −4.50 D and astigmatism up to 1.50 D. Your doctor evaluates eligibility and the suitability of any treatment.
What the research shows
In the two-year U.S. study reviewed by the FDA, Stellest lenses reduced prescription progression by 71% on average and eye elongation by 53% compared with single-vision control lenses. These are group averages, not a prediction for an individual child. Treatment slows progression; it does not cure or reverse myopia.
Comfort, fit and follow-up
Some study participants reported blur or halos. Frame fit, consistent prescribed wear and regular follow-up matter. Ask the team about the recommended wearing schedule, adjustment period, lens care, current availability and costs. Report persistent visual difficulties so the doctor can reassess the fit and plan.
Choosing among the options
Eyeglasses are one part of a broader discussion. Your child’s needs may also lead us to consider overnight Ortho-K, daytime myopia-control contact lenses or low-dose atropine. We explain the practical differences and monitor how the chosen approach is working.
Begin with a thoughtful examination
Our myopia-control doctors are Dr. Bahareh Golbahar, Dr. Annie Hu-Duval and Dr. Lorin Vogel. Learn about the myopia risk exam or request a consultation at Village Eyes Optometry in Westwood.
Learn more: Essilor’s U.S. Stellest information · FDA authorization and study summary · FDA indication and review.
Explore the spectacle-lens literature
Spectacle lenses with aspherical lenslets: randomized clinical trial examines this optical approach. Study populations and products differ; results should be interpreted alongside the U.S. indication and your child's examination.
Your myopia-control care team
Myopia-control care at Village Eyes Optometry in Westwood is provided by Dr. Bahareh Golbahar, Dr. Annie Hu-Duval and Dr. Lorin Vogel. Meet our myopia-control doctors and learn how we tailor care to your child.