If you’re looking into Stellest Lenses in Ken Caryl, CO, chances are you’ve noticed your child squinting at the whiteboard, holding screens closer, or needing prescription updates sooner than expected. Nearsightedness (myopia) can move quickly during the grade-school years, and it can affect school, sports, and everyday confidence. Stellest® spectacle lenses are an FDA-authorized option that helps kids see clearly now while also helping slow myopia progression as they grow. 

At Eyecare Center of Ken Caryl, we love working with families and make this process simple, from the initial exam to choosing frames your child will actually wear. 

What are Stellest lenses?

Stellest® lenses are glasses lenses designed for children with myopia. They correct everyday distance vision like standard glasses, but they’re also made to help slow the worsening of nearsightedness over time. They’re the first spectacle lens to receive FDA market authorization for slowing myopia progression in kids, not just sharpening vision. 

If you’ve been reading about myopia management. Stellest is one of the options that can fit nicely for kids who aren’t ready for contact lenses or who prefer glasses. 

How Stellest lenses work (in plain language)

Stellest lenses use a technology called H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target). Inside the lens are tiny, nearly invisible lenslets—over a thousand of them—arranged to create “myopic defocus.” That specific focusing pattern is intended to help reduce the signal that encourages the eye to keep growing longer (a key driver of myopia progression). 

In clinical studies, Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression by an average of 71% compared to standard single-vision lenses.¹ 

What families like about Stellest

• Glasses-based option: No contacts, no special insertion/removal routines. 

• Clear daily vision: Works like regular prescription eyewear for school and play. 

• Designed for kids: Practical for active days, busy mornings, and changing routines. 

• Supports long-term planning: A proactive option during the years myopia changes fastest. 

For best results, consistent wear matters. Many experts recommend wearing them around 10 hours per day, 6 days per week. 

Who is a good candidate?

Stellest spectacle lenses are generally recommended for children ages 6–12 with myopia, with or without astigmatism. They can be a great fit if: 

• Your child’s prescription has been increasing year after year 
• You’re seeing signs of new or worsening nearsightedness 
• Contacts feel too soon (or your child simply doesn’t want them) 
• You want a straightforward myopia management approach  

Not sure if your child fits the typical profile? A pediatric eye exam is the best way to confirm what’s happening with their vision and talk through options. 

What to expect at your child’s visit

We’ll start by checking your child’s vision and prescription, then evaluate overall eye health and look for patterns that suggest faster progression risk. If Stellest lenses make sense, we’ll discuss: 

• Your child’s current prescription and history 
• Expected wearing schedule and what consistency looks like in real life 
• Frame fit (so the lenses sit correctly and feel comfortable) 
• Follow-up timing to monitor changes over time 

If another myopia management option is a better match, we’ll explain why and walk through alternatives. 

 is still uncomfortable after about a week, we’ll bring them back in and fine-tune the plan. 

Ready to explore Stellest lenses?

If your child’s nearsightedness has been changing quickly, Stellest lenses may be a comfortable, glasses-based option worth considering. Our team has experience guiding families through myopia management, and we take the time to tailor recommendations to your child’s lifestyle, school demands, and visual needs. Schedule an appointment to get started. 

¹ Essilor International, data on file (2025).