Short-sightedness (myopia) in children is rising fast — and it tends to get worse each year as a child grows. At Ashmore Park Opticians in Wednesfield we offer myopia management: modern spectacle lenses that are designed to slow down how quickly your child’s eyesight deteriorates, not just correct it.
Why acting early matters
Each step of myopia progression means thicker glasses — and, more importantly, a higher lifetime risk of eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy. Slowing progression while your child is still growing protects their long-term eye health.
The Essilor Stellest® lens
We fit the Essilor Stellest lens, one of the most advanced myopia-management spectacle lenses available today. In Essilor’s two-year clinical trial, Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression by 67% on average compared with standard single-vision lenses, when worn at least 12 hours a day.*
- Looks and feels like a normal spectacle lens
- Full, clear vision correction alongside the myopia-control effect
- Suitable for most short-sighted children — ideally started as young as possible
What happens at a myopia consultation?
We start with a full eye examination, measure how your child’s prescription has been changing, and talk you through whether myopia management is right for them — including all costs, with no obligation. Then we fit the lenses precisely and review progress at regular follow-ups.
Frequently asked questions
What is myopia management?
Myopia management uses specially designed spectacle or contact lenses to slow down the progression of short-sightedness in children, rather than simply correcting it. Slowing myopia in childhood reduces the risk of eye conditions linked to high myopia later in life.
How much does the Stellest lens slow myopia?
In Essilor’s two-year clinical trial, Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression by 67% on average compared with single-vision lenses, when worn at least 12 hours a day.
What age should my child start myopia management?
The earlier the better — myopia usually progresses fastest between the ages of about 6 and 13. If your child’s prescription is increasing year on year, book an assessment at Ashmore Park Opticians in Wednesfield as soon as you can.
Do Stellest lenses look like normal glasses?
Yes. Stellest lenses look like ordinary spectacle lenses, and children see just as clearly through them as through standard single-vision lenses.
Is myopia management available on the NHS?
Myopia management lenses are a private option and are not currently funded by the NHS. We will explain the costs clearly at your child’s assessment before you decide anything.
Worried your child’s prescription keeps getting stronger? Call Ashmore Park Opticians on 01902 739777 or book an appointment online. You can also read about our contact lens services.
*Essilor two-year clinical trial results: myopia progression slowed by 67% on average versus single-vision lenses when Stellest lenses were worn at least 12 hours per day, every day.