Stronger glasses every year? Stellest® lenses are here to change that. Backed by years of Essilor research, these specialty eyeglass lenses use cutting-edge HALT technology to help slow the rate of deterioration in your child’s vision.
At Commerce Family Eyecare, we’re proud to offer Stellest® as part of our advanced myopia management program, because kids deserve more than temporary fixes.
Stellest® lenses are advanced spectacle lenses designed specifically to slow the progression of myopia in children.
Created by Essilor, these lenses use patented H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology, a breakthrough system that corrects vision while reducing eye elongation, the root cause of worsening nearsightedness. Stellest® lenses look and feel just like regular glasses, but they work behind the scenes to help protect your child’s future vision.
The eyeglass lenses work by correcting your child’s vision while simultaneously controlling how light is distributed across the retina. The HALT lenslets create a specific optical signal that slows the elongation of the eye.
Clinical studies show that children wearing Stellest® lenses full-time (at least 12 hours a day) saw up to 67% slower progression compared to those wearing standard single-vision lenses.
The treatment is ideal for children and teens who need more than just vision correction. Your child may be a great candidate for Stellest® eyeglasses if they:
Getting started with Stellest® lenses is simple, and our Commerce eye doctors will guide you through every step:
Step 1: Myopia Evaluation
We begin with a complete eye exam to assess your child’s prescription, measure eye growth, and determine if Stellest® lenses are the right fit for their level of myopia.
Step 2: Eyeglass Fitting & Lens Customization
Using advanced measurements, we’ll customize your child’s lenses and help them choose frames that fit comfortably and securely for full-time daily wear.
Step 3: Parent & Child Education
We’ll walk you through how the lenses work, why full-time wear is important, and what to expect in terms of visual comfort and adjustment.
Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring
You’ll return for follow-up visits every 6–12 months so we can track your child’s eye growth, monitor effectiveness, and adjust prescriptions as needed.
Do Stellest® lenses look different from regular glasses?
No, Stellest® lenses look just like regular single-vision lenses. The HALT technology is integrated into the lens design in a way that’s invisible to the eye, so your child can wear them without anyone knowing they’re a specialty lens.
How long does my child need to wear Stellest® lenses to see results?
Clinical studies show that Stellest® lenses are most effective when worn for at least 12 hours per day. The more consistently they’re worn, the more effectively they can help slow myopia progression.
Are Stellest® lenses covered by insurance?
Some vision insurance plans may cover part of the cost of Stellest® lenses as prescription eyewear. However, because they are a specialty myopia control lens, coverage can vary.
Can Stellest® lenses be combined with other myopia treatments?
In some cases, yes, especially in children with rapidly progressing myopia. Stellest® lenses may be combined with low-dose atropine drops or monitored alongside other therapies. Our optometrists will determine the best combination based on your child’s needs.
If your child’s vision is changing faster than you’d like, it’s time to take a proactive step. Stellest® lenses offer a clinically proven way to correct their sight and slow the progression of myopia, all in a format they’re already comfortable wearing.
Schedule a pediatric eye exam at Commerce Family Eyecare to find out if Stellest® lenses are the right fit. Our experienced team will guide you through the evaluation, fitting, and follow-up process, so you can feel confident about protecting your child’s long-term vision.
