At Eye See Optique — Arlington, Stellest® lenses are one option we may recommend to help manage childhood myopia. Myopia management is medical eye care, and it starts with understanding how your child’s vision is changing and what plan best fits their needs and daily routine.
What Are Stellest® Lenses?
Stellest® lenses are eyeglass lenses designed for children and teens with myopia that may be progressing over time. They look and feel like everyday glasses, but they are prescribed as part of a myopia management plan that includes regular monitoring and clear guidance for families.
Why Myopia Management Matters
When myopia increases year after year, it can raise the risk of future eye health concerns. Myopia management focuses on slowing progression when possible while supporting clear vision for school, sports, and daily life.
Common signs that myopia may be changing include squinting to see far away, holding books or screens close, frequent prescription changes, and distance blur in the classroom.
Who May Be a Suitable Candidate for Stellest® Lenses?
Stellest® lenses may be considered for children and teens who have myopia and show signs of progression. Candidacy depends on your child’s prescription, visual needs, eye health, and how consistently they can wear and care for glasses.
If your child has additional vision concerns or special visual demands, our eye doctor will discuss whether Stellest® lenses or another approach is more appropriate.
What to Expect at Your Myopia Management Visit
Myopia management begins with a comprehensive assessment, not a one-size-fits-all recommendation. Our optometrist reviews your child’s prescription history, measures eye health, and looks for patterns that suggest progression.
If Stellest® lenses are a fit, we explain how they work within your child’s plan, how often follow-up visits are recommended, and what we will monitor.
Myopia management requires ongoing care. Follow-up visits help track prescription changes and monitor eye health so the plan can be adjusted as needed. Regular monitoring also supports comfortable vision for schoolwork, screens, and activities throughout the year.