Essilor® Stellest® Lenses for Myopia Control in Chino, CA
Is your child’s glasses prescription getting stronger every year? Myopia (nearsightedness) often begins in childhood and tends to worsen as children grow. At Advanced Eyecare of Chino Optometry, we offer Essilor® Stellest® lenses, the first and only FDA market authorized spectacle lens to slow myopia progression in children. Stellest lenses are authorized for children ages 6 to 12 at the start of treatment, giving families in Chino and across the Inland Empire a simple, glasses-based way to protect their child’s vision.
The First and Only FDA Market Authorized Spectacle Lens to Slow Myopia
Essilor® Stellest® lenses represent Essilor’s breakthrough innovation in myopia management. The lens was designated an FDA Breakthrough Device in 2021 and received FDA market authorization in September 2025. Before Stellest, the only FDA-approved option for slowing myopia was a daily contact lens for children ages 8 to 12, such as MiSight® 1 Day Contacts. Stellest lenses open myopia control to children as young as 6, and to kids who are not ready or able to wear contact lenses.
How Stellest Lenses Work
From the outside, Stellest lenses look like ordinary eyeglasses. Inside the lens, two features work together:
- A single vision zone in the center of the lens corrects your child’s myopia so they see clearly at school, at play and on screens.
- A pattern of tiny lenslets surrounding the center creates a signal that helps slow the elongation of the eye, which is what causes myopia to get worse over time.
Your child simply wears their glasses throughout the day, and the lens does the work.
Benefits of Essilor® Stellest® Lenses
- Correct myopia with a single vision zone to ensure sharp vision
- Slowed myopia progression by 71% on average over two years*
- Slowed eye growth (axial elongation) by 53% on average over two years*
- An easy-to-use and proven way to help manage your child’s myopia, with no lenses to insert or clean each day
- Available for children as young as 6, including those with astigmatism
*Compared to single vision lenses. Results from a two-year U.S. clinical trial of myopic children aged 6 to 12 at the start of treatment.
Why Slowing Myopia Matters
Myopia is more than an inconvenience. The longer and faster the eye grows, the higher a child’s prescription can become. High myopia is linked to a greater risk of serious eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts and myopic maculopathy. Children who become nearsighted at a young age have more years for their myopia to progress, which is why early treatment makes a difference.
Signs Your Child May Be Nearsighted
Children rarely complain about blurry vision because they assume everyone sees the way they do. Watch for these common early signs of myopia:
- Squinting to see the board at school
- Holding books or tablets very close to their face
- Sitting too close to the TV or screens
- Frequent eye rubbing, headaches or eye strain
- Difficulty seeing during sports or outdoor activities
If you notice any of these signs, it’s a good time to have your child’s vision checked. Early detection can help support clear vision for learning, sports and everyday adventures.
Three Simple Habits That Help Protect Your Child’s Vision
Along with myopia control lenses, there are simple habits that can help reduce your child’s risk of developing or worsening myopia:
- Spend time outdoors. Increase your child’s outdoor time to up to two hours each day.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule. After 20 minutes of screen time or close work, have your child look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
- Schedule regular eye exams. Yearly visits to the optometrist are essential for keeping your child’s vision in check and catching any eye health issues.
What to Expect at Your Child’s Myopia Consultation
Every child’s eyes are different, so we begin with a comprehensive pediatric eye exam to confirm your child’s prescription and evaluate their overall eye health. We may also use axial length biometry to precisely measure the length of your child’s eye, giving us a baseline to track how well treatment is working over time.
From there, we’ll walk you through your child’s myopia control options, including Stellest lenses, MiSight® 1 Day Contacts and orthokeratology, and recommend the best fit for their age, lifestyle and prescription. Regular follow-up visits let us monitor progress and adjust treatment as your child grows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stellest Lenses
Essilor® Stellest® lenses are FDA market authorized for children ages 6 to 12 at the start of treatment. Children who begin in this range can continue wearing them as recommended by their eye doctor.
Stellest lenses work best when worn consistently throughout the day. Children in the U.S. clinical trial wore their lenses for more than 13 hours a day on average. Our eye doctor will recommend a daily wear schedule for your child.
Yes. The single vision zone in the center of the lens provides sharp, clear vision. Some children notice slight blur or halos in their side vision at first, and most adapt quickly.
Yes. Stellest lenses are authorized for children with myopia, with or without astigmatism.
Both are FDA-authorized options for slowing myopia in children. Stellest lenses are eyeglasses and can be used starting at age 6, while MiSight® 1 Day lenses are daily disposable soft contacts for children ages 8 to 12 at the start of treatment. We’ll help you decide which option suits your child best.
Coverage varies by vision plan. Call our office at (909) 627-7518 and our team will help you understand your benefits.
Schedule a Myopia Control Consultation in Chino
We’re here to help! Come in for a consultation and learn how Essilor® Stellest® lenses can protect your child’s vision now and in the years ahead. Call Advanced Eyecare of Chino Optometry at (909) 627-7518, visit us at 12530 10th St Ste A in Chino, or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.