Stellest Lenses & Advanced Myopia Management in Chicago
Treating the root cause of childhood myopia and protecting your child’s long-term vision.
Are your child’s glasses getting stronger every single year? You update their prescription, but their nearsightedness just keeps progressing. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to look beyond standard single-vision lenses.
At Big City Optical, we are proud to offer Essilor® Stellest® lenses—a revolutionary, FDA-market authorized technology designed to slow the progression of childhood myopia (nearsightedness) while providing sharp, clear vision. With over 20 locations across the Chicagoland area, Big City Optical is your premier destination for cutting-edge pediatric eye care. We don’t just treat the symptoms of myopia; we address the root cause to protect your child’s lifelong visual health.
What Are Essilor®
Stellest® Lenses?
Stellest® lenses are a breakthrough in myopia management. Backed by rigorous clinical research, these glasses offer a proactive approach. They correct your child’s blurry vision so they can see the whiteboard perfectly, while actively addressing the rate of underlying eye elongation. In clinical trials, Stellest® lenses were shown to slow myopia progression by an average of 67% to 71% over a two-year period when worn for at least 12 hours a day.
The Technology: How Do Stellest® Lenses Work?
Unlike traditional eyeglasses that feature a single prescription power across the entire surface to simply correct vision, Stellest® lenses are built to do two jobs at once using proprietary H.A.L.T. (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target) technology.
- For Clear Vision: The central zone of the lens provides a single, crisp prescription, allowing your child to see distant objects flawlessly, just like standard glasses.
- For Myopia Control: Surrounding the center is a constellation of microscopic, nearly invisible lenslets. This special design creates a “volume of signal” that brings light to a focus in front of the retina. This gentle, continuous signal tells the eye to slow its physical growth, directly addressing the primary cause of myopia progression.
Why Choose Big City Optical for Myopia Management?
- State-of-the-Art Diagnostics: Under the leadership of our visionary eye doctors, Big City Optical utilizes industry-leading diagnostic equipment—including Visionix wavefront analyzers and ultra-precise digital refractions. This ensures your child’s Stellest prescription is mapped with absolute, clinical accuracy.
- A Personalized Approach: We understand that every child is unique. Our optometrists take the time to evaluate your child’s lifestyle, visual demands, and historical rate of prescription changes to customize a myopia management plan that actually works.
- Convenience Across Chicago: With 20+ locations spanning from Andersonville, Lincoln Park, and the Loop, to our Northern and Western Suburbs, world-class myopia care is always right in your neighborhood.
- Unmatched Optical Selection: Stellest® lenses can be fitted into almost any frame. Our Optical Galleries feature a massive selection of stylish, kid-friendly, and highly durable frames, ensuring your child won’t have to compromise on style to get the therapeutic benefits they need.
Who is a Good Candidate for Stellest® Lenses?
Determining if Stellest®️ is the right choice depends on your child’s specific vision needs. Your child may be an ideal candidate for this technology if:
- They are between the ages of 6 and 14: This is the critical window when the eyes grow the fastest and myopia progresses the most rapidly.
- Their prescription changes annually: If you notice frequent squinting, complaints of tired eyes, or your child sitting too close to the TV.
- Contacts aren’t the right fit: If your child is hesitant about specialty contact lenses (like MiSight®️ or Ortho-K), or if daily atropine drops are a hassle, Stellest offers a comfortable, non-invasive, easy-to-wear solution.
