Featuring Stellest™ Lenses and MiSight® Contact Lenses

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common among children and teenagers around the world. As screen time increases and outdoor time decreases, more young patients are developing progressive myopia earlier in life. Left unmanaged, myopia can worsen over time and increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in adulthood.

At Riverview Eye Care, we offer advanced myopia management solutions, including Stellest™ lenses and MiSight® contact lenses, designed to slow the progression of myopia and help protect your child’s long-term vision.

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia or is experiencing worsening vision year after year, specialized treatment may help slow that progression and maintain healthier eyes for the future.

What is Myopia?

Myopia occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back, causing light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in clear near vision but blurry distance vision.

Children with myopia may notice symptoms such as:

• Difficulty seeing the board at school

• Squinting to see distant objects

• Holding books or devices very close

• Frequent headaches or eye strain

• Rapid prescription changes year to year

While traditional glasses can correct blurry vision, they do not slow the progression of myopia. That is where specialized myopia management treatments come in.

Why Myopia Management is Important

Myopia often progresses as children grow. Higher levels of myopia increase the lifetime risk of serious eye conditions, including:

• Retinal detachment

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Myopic macular degeneration

The goal of myopia management is to slow the progression of nearsightedness, helping reduce these risks later in life.

Early intervention is key. The sooner myopia management begins, the better the chances of protecting your child’s long-term eye health.

Advanced Myopia Management Options at Riverview Eye Care

At Riverview Eye Care, we offer clinically proven solutions to help slow myopia progression in children.

Stellest™ Lenses

Stellest™ lenses are innovative eyeglass lenses designed specifically for myopia control in children. They use advanced optical technology to correct vision while also sending signals that help slow eye elongation, which is responsible for worsening myopia.

Benefits of Stellest lenses include:

• Clear, comfortable everyday vision

• Non-invasive treatment option

• Worn just like regular glasses

• Designed specifically for children with progressive myopia

Clinical studies have shown that Stellest lenses can significantly reduce the rate of myopia progression compared to traditional single-vision lenses.

MiSight® Contact Lenses

MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are the first FDA-approved soft contact lenses proven to slow myopia progression in children.

These daily disposable lenses correct vision while simultaneously helping control eye growth.

Key advantages of MiSight contacts include:

• FDA-approved for myopia control

• Daily disposable for convenience and hygiene

• Comfortable soft lens design

• Proven to slow myopia progression in children ages 8–12

Many children adapt quickly to MiSight contacts and enjoy the freedom of clear vision without glasses.

Personalized Myopia Management Plans

Every child’s eyes are unique. At Riverview Eye Care, our eye doctors evaluate several factors before recommending treatment, including:

• Age of the child

• Current prescription

• Rate of progression

• Lifestyle and activities

• Eye health and development

We then design a personalized myopia management plan tailored to your child’s specific needs.

Regular monitoring appointments allow us to track progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Supporting Healthy Vision Habits

In addition to treatment, healthy visual habits can also help support long-term eye health.

Helpful strategies include:

• Encouraging more outdoor time

• Taking breaks from digital screens

• Maintaining proper reading distance

• Ensuring good lighting during near work

Combined with myopia management treatments, these habits can help support better visual development.

Myopia Management FAQ

What age should myopia management begin?

Myopia management often begins between ages 6 and 12, when myopia typically develops and progresses most rapidly. Early treatment often leads to better long-term outcomes.

How do Stellest lenses work?

Stellest lenses use a specialized optical design that corrects blurry vision while creating a peripheral defocus effect. This signals the eye to slow its elongation, helping reduce the progression of myopia.

Are MiSight contact lenses safe for children?

Yes. MiSight contact lenses are FDA-approved for myopia control in children and are designed specifically for young wearers. With proper training and hygiene, many children handle them very well.

Are Stellest lenses better than regular glasses?

Stellest lenses provide clear vision like regular glasses, but they are designed to slow myopia progression, which traditional single-vision lenses cannot do.

Can my child switch between glasses and contacts?

Yes. Many children alternate between Stellest glasses and MiSight contacts depending on their activities and preferences.

How long does myopia management treatment last?

Treatment usually continues throughout the years when myopia is progressing, often until the mid-to-late teenage years when eye growth stabilizes.

Does insurance cover myopia management?

Coverage varies by plan. Our team at Riverview Eye Care can help review your benefits and discuss available options.

How often will my child need follow-up visits?

Follow-up visits typically occur every 6–12 months to monitor prescription changes and ensure treatment is working effectively.

Schedule a Myopia Management Consultation

If your child has worsening nearsightedness, early treatment can make a significant difference in protecting their vision for the future.

The team at Riverview Eye Care is committed to helping families find the best solutions for healthy eyesight and long-term eye health.

Contact us today to schedule a myopia management consultation and learn if Stellest lenses or MiSight contact lenses are right for your child.

Riverview Eye Care
13135 Kings Lake Dr #101
Gibsonton, FL 33534

📞 Phone: 813-498-1905