Myopia Management

Treating for Myopia Starts Here

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common condition in which distant objects appear blurry. It often runs in families, so kids of myopic parents need to get regular eye exams to prevent further vision damage.

At Desert Family Eye Care, we prioritize early myopia detection for your child’s eye health with a fun and friendly approach. We provide personalized myopia management solutions.

We provide strategies to slow down the progression of myopia and safeguard their precious eyesight. Let’s work together to ensure your family’s vision remains crystal clear—schedule your kid’s eye exam with us today!

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Stellest Lenses for Myopia Management

When your child’s vision changes quickly, early action can make a difference. Essilor Stellest lenses are designed to help slow myopia progression while providing the clear vision correction children need for everyday life.

Unlike traditional glasses that only correct blurry vision, Stellest lenses are designed to help manage how myopia progresses as your child grows.

How Do Stellest Lenses Work?

Stellest lenses use H.A.L.T. technology (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target), a specialized lens design that creates a myopic defocus signal around the retina. This helps reduce the visual signals that can contribute to excessive eye growth, which is associated with increasing myopia.

By combining vision correction with myopia management, Stellest lenses provide a proactive approach to helping slow changes in your child’s prescription.

Why Choose Stellest Lenses?

Stellest lenses offer a convenient option for children who need glasses and may be at risk of progressive myopia. They:

Provide clear vision correction while helping manage myopia progression
Fit into everyday frames and routines
Require no special care beyond regular lens use
Can be worn during school, activities, and screen time

Is Your Child a Candidate for Stellest Lenses?

Every child’s eyes develop differently. During a myopia evaluation, we assess factors such as your child’s age, prescription changes, eye growth, and overall visual health to determine whether Stellest lenses are an appropriate option.

Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor progression and make adjustments to your child’s treatment plan as needed.

What Does the Research Show?

Clinical studies have shown that children wearing Stellest lenses experienced slower myopia progression compared with children wearing traditional single-vision lenses. By introducing myopia management early, families can take an active role in supporting their child’s long-term eye health.

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Why Early Detection Matters

Early detection is key to managing myopia and protecting your child’s long-term vision.

We measure axial length for every patient aged 4 and older to establish a baseline and monitor eye growth over time. Because axial length changes can detect myopia progression before a prescription changes, this allows us to take a proactive approach and adjust treatment as needed.

If your child has signs of or a family history of myopia, we recommend follow-up visits three times a year to monitor their progress.

Schedule your child’s eye exam today to help safeguard their vision and set them up for success.

Finding Tailored Treatment

When it comes to managing myopia, there are several treatment options to consider.

Our personalized approach helps your child receive suitable treatment for their unique eye shape and vision needs.

By measuring the shape of your child’s cornea and tailoring myopia-control contact lenses like MiSight 1-day to fit comfortably, we can help slow down the progression of myopia and give you peace of mind.

Stellest Lenses

Stellest lenses from Essilor are a spectacle lens option designed specifically to slow the progression of myopia in children while still providing clear, comfortable vision for school, play, and daily life.
Using innovative technology, these lenses create a gentle myopic defocus signal that encourages healthier eye growth and helps reduce the progression of nearsightedness.
Clinical studies show Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by about 67% on average when worn throughout the day compared to traditional single vision lenses, making them a strong choice for early myopia management.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-k)

Ortho-k is an option for controlling myopia for those who don’t want to wear glasses or daytime contact lenses. Ortho-k lenses gradually reshape the cornea at night to provide clear vision throughout the day without the need for corrective eyewear.

MiSight and NaturalVue

MiSight and NaturalVue are specialized myopia control contact lenses that have been shown to reduce myopia’s progress. With our tailored approach, your child may have clearer vision, be free of glasses, and carry on with their favorite activities without worrying about replacing lost glasses.

Atropine Eye Drops

These drops can help children’s myopia progress more gradually over time by telling the eye to stop growing.

Discover Fun & Effective Treatments Today

Ready to give your child the gift of clear vision? Our team is here to help. We focus on making kids feel comfortable during their visit and can even make learning about their vision fun for them.

With our nurturing approach, we want every visit to be enjoyable. Let’s find a solution that works for your family—schedule your child’s appointment today!

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