Introducing Stellest Lenses for Myopia Control

What Is Myopia and Why Does It Matter?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, means the eye grows too long from front to back, causing distant objects to appear blurry. It’s one of the fastest-growing vision conditions among children today, often progressing year after year if left untreated. Beyond just needing stronger glasses, high myopia increases the risk of serious eye diseases later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

At Eye Associates of Winter Park, our mission is to help protect every child’s sight through early detection, personalized care, and advanced treatment options that go beyond traditional glasses.

A New Solution: Stellest Lenses

We’re thrilled to announce that Stellest lenses by Essilor are now part of our myopia management program. These innovative spectacle lenses not only correct vision but also use specialized lens technology to slow the progression of myopia in children.

Through a series of tiny optical segments that gently guide how light focuses in the eye, Stellest lenses help reduce the stimulus that drives the eye to grow longer—addressing the cause, not just the symptom, of nearsightedness. Clinical studies show that children who wear Stellest lenses full-time can experience up to 67% slower myopia progression compared to those wearing standard single-vision lenses.

Who Can Benefit From Stellest Lenses?

Stellest lenses are ideal for children who:

• Have been diagnosed with progressive myopia

• Prefer glasses over contact lenses

• Spend significant time on screens or reading at close distances

• Have a family history of nearsightedness

  
  

They look and feel just like regular glasses—comfortable, durable, and available in stylish frame options your child will love to wear.

Comprehensive Myopia Management at Eye Associates of Winter Park

Our doctors take a personalized approach to myopia control. In addition to Stellest lenses, we offer a variety of proven treatment options, including:

• Specialty contact lenses such as MiSight® and orthokeratology (Ortho-K)

• Atropine eye-drop therapy

• Lifestyle and environmental guidance to support healthy visual habits

  
  

By tailoring each plan to the child’s needs, we help ensure the best long-term visual outcomes and preserve clear, healthy sight into adulthood.

Schedule a Myopia Consultation Today

If your child squints at the board, holds devices close, or has needed stronger glasses each year, it’s time to explore the latest in myopia control. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam and consultation with our team today to learn whether Stellest lenses—or another treatment—may be right for your child.

At Eye Associates of Winter Park, we’re proud to offer the quality eye care you and your family deserve, backed by advanced technology and a compassionate team focused on your child’s visual future.

In good health,