Myopia Archives

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Lens for Orthokeratology: A Complete Guide to Ortho-K Treatment

Written By Lauren Anderson

Imagine being able to wake up in the morning with corrected vision, without having to use glasses or contact lenses all day. That’s the idea behind orthokeratology, usually shortened to Ortho-K.

Ortho-K has become increasingly popular for children with progressing myopia, adults who aren’t fans of daytime lenses, and people who aren’t ready for laser eye surgery.

We’re going to explain what a lens for orthokeratology is, how these lenses reshape the eye, and what you should realistically expect from this treatment.

What Are Single Vision Lenses: Read This Before You Buy

Written By Amina Katana

Single-vision lenses aren’t new technology, but for some users, they are a game-changer.

They correct vision for one specific distance (hence the name), either close-up or far away. In contrast, multifocal lenses correct vision for two or more distances at a time.

But the real question is, are single vision lenses right for you? Let’s dive in!

Thick Glasses Lenses: Who Needs Them & Best Frames to Try

Written By Sophia Feona Cantiller

Are you worried your glasses’ lenses look too thick? Don’t fret; it’s not unusual to have thick lenses.

Thick glasses lenses are common with strong prescriptions. Higher prescriptions naturally create more lens curvature, which leads to thickness.

To better understand what this means, we’ll dive into thick glasses lenses, who needs them, and the frames that help them look and feel their best. Let’s get into it!

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Myopia Glasses for Children: A Look at Essilor Stellest Lenses

Written By Roda Novenario

Game-changing lenses are giving hope to children (and their parents!) with early-onset myopia. Myopia glasses for children will never be the same again!

Essilor Stellest lenses were developed by Essilor International, the world’s largest manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses. They’ve been in the news recently, as they received the go-ahead for commercial release from the FDA in late September 2025. These lenses have been shown to successfully slow the progression of myopia in children.

This is huge! Let’s get to know Essilor Stellest lenses and see what all the excitement’s about.

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Are High-Index Lenses Really Best for Myopia?

Written By Roda Novenario

Have you decided on eyeglasses to correct your myopia (or nearsightedness)? Great! Now, it’s time to decide on your lenses!

Glass or plastic? Polycarbonate, Trivex, or high-index? So many things to consider!

If you go to Reddit for help about this, you’ll find conflicting suggestions. You might even get more confused. That’s what I did recently, and it made me want to get to the bottom of this!

Are high-index lenses really the best for myopia? Let’s find out.