When your child's glasses prescription seems to get stronger every year, simply updating their lenses may not be enough. Bettner Vision offers FDA-approved Stellest® lenses as part of our myopia management program, giving families in Colorado Springs another evidence-based option to help slow the progression of childhood myopia while providing clear, comfortable vision for everyday life.
Stellest® Lenses in Colorado Springs
What Are Stellest® Lenses?
Stellest® lenses are specially designed eyeglass lenses created for children with progressing myopia, also known as nearsightedness. Unlike traditional single-vision lenses that simply correct blurry distance vision, Stellest lenses are FDA-approved for myopia management and are designed to help slow the progression of myopia while your child continues to see clearly.
They combine everyday vision correction with advanced optical technology, allowing children to wear them just like regular glasses while supporting long-term eye health.
Why Managing Myopia Matters
Myopia often develops during childhood and may continue to progress as the eyes grow. As prescriptions become stronger, children may need frequent updates to their glasses, and higher levels of myopia can increase the risk of certain eye conditions later in life.
Myopia management focuses on slowing these prescription changes rather than simply correcting them. Beginning treatment early may help reduce the amount of progression over time and support healthier vision as your child grows.
Could Stellest® Lenses Be Right for Your Child?
Stellest lenses may be a good option for children who:
- Have been diagnosed with myopia
- Need stronger glasses year after year
- Squint to see distant objects
- Have difficulty seeing the classroom board or playing sports
- Have a family history of myopia
- Prefer wearing glasses instead of contact lenses
During your child's comprehensive eye exam, our eye doctors evaluate their prescription, eye health, age, and rate of progression to determine whether Stellest lenses are an appropriate part of a personalized myopia management plan.
What to Expect at Your Visit
A myopia management consultation begins with a comprehensive eye exam and a discussion about your child's vision history, daily activities, and prescription changes over time.
If Stellest lenses are recommended, we'll explain how they work, answer your questions, and take the precise measurements needed to ensure the lenses fit comfortably and perform as intended. We also schedule regular follow-up visits to monitor your child's vision and make adjustments as they grow.
Part of a Personalized Myopia Management Program
Every child is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for managing myopia.
At Bettner Vision, Stellest lenses are one of several evidence-based options we offer alongside:
- MiSight® daily contact lenses
- Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
- Low-dose atropine
Your doctor will recommend the approach that best matches your child's visual needs, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Help Protect Your Child's Vision for the Future
If your child's prescription continues to increase, now is a good time to discuss myopia management. Bettner Vision provides personalized care, ongoing monitoring, and proven treatment options to help support your child's vision throughout their growing years.
Book an appointment to schedule a myopia management consultation and find out whether Stellest® lenses are the right choice for your family.