A New Era in Myopia Management The introduction of Stellest lenses , the first FDA-approved spectacle lenses for myopia control in the U.S. , marks an exciting new chapter in children’s eye care. As awareness grows, more practices will begin to offer these lenses—but successful treatment requires far more than simply writing a prescription. At Eye Associates of Winter Park , we’ve been managing myopia for years—long before Stellest became available in the U.S. Our team has the advanced...

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...

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