Children's Lens
Essilor® Stellest® lenses are the first and only FDA market authorized spectacle lens to slow myopia progression in children
Stellest® lenses are Essilor®’s game-changing innovation to slow down myopia progression in children.
Essilor® Stellest® lenses slow down myopia progression by 67% on average, compared to single vision lenses, when worn 12 hours a day
Sunglasses for Children
Why are sunglasses for children is especially important?
Did you know?
- Three quarters (76 percent) of parents don’t protect their children’s eyes in the sun
- Up to 80 percent of a person’s exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) light happens before the age of 18!
- Of those who do buy sunglasses for their children, almost half (46 percent) put cost ahead of protection
Only 25 percent of parents choose sunglasses from a reputable brand or supplier and nearly 50% opt for price over protection.
Sunlight can damage the retina and lens of the eye, increasing the risk of developing certain conditions such as cataracts and possibly age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in later life.
It’s therefore especially important that parents make sure that children wear sunglasses so that any long-term damage is minimised.
What you can do?
- Buy good quality, dark sunglasses.
- Light coloured eyes are especially vulnerable. Children with light coloured eyes are most at risk from sun damage so take even more care to ensure glasses are worn in the sun.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| “Only fair skin needs sunscreen.” | Everyone needs it — melanin helps but doesn’t block UV completely. |
| “Clouds block UV.” | Up to 80% of UV passes through clouds. |
| “I only need sunscreen at the beach.” | UV exposure happens year-round — even through car windows. |
