Summary
A new type of eyeglass lens — Essilor Stellest — has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to slow nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 12. Unlike ordinary glasses, these lenses feature 11 concentric rings of tiny raised dots around a clear central zone. This design defocuses peripheral light, which is believed to reduce eye elongation—a root cause of worsening myopia. In trials, children wearing the lenses showed approximately a 70% reduction in myopia progression and roughly 50% less eye lengthening over two years. The glasses cost approximately $450, and many vision insurance plans are expected to cover them for eligible children.
ABC News
