The myopia excellence center was established in Chennai, India by EssilorLuxottica and Aravind Eye Hospital to address the rising myopia-related concerns and transform the treatment of affected children.

By fusing lens technologies with the highest caliber of patient care, the center hopes to revolutionize the early detection and treatment of myopia in children. Stellest was developed by EssilorLuxottica and Aravind Eye Hospital.

Narasimhan Narayanan, Country Head, EssilorLuxottica South Asia, says,

“With the world facing a myopia epidemic, early detection and intervention are paramount. Through our Myopia Excellence Centre, we aim to create a standardised and patient-centric environment to ensure that children with myopia receive the best care possible. We have created this space to make myopia management seamless and comfortable for parents and their little ones – through the Centre, Aravind Hospital will prescribe the best myopia control solution available via Stellest.

EssilorLuxottica is committed to leverage its 30 years track record in myopia management to push the boundaries of vision technology and contribute to improve the lives of children affected by myopia.”

We are taking a significant step forward in combating the growing myopia epidemic, said Dr Aravind, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital. He added -

“With the increasing prevalence of myopia, it is crucial for us to take a proactive approach in addressing this public health issue. Our vision for the Myopia Excellence Center is to provide our young patients with advanced, evidence-based treatments.”

A dedicated team of ophthalmologists and optometrists will support the center in myopia management, covering detection, education, counseling, dispensing, and follow-up.

This multidisciplinary team will closely collaborate with patients to create personalized treatment plans, track myopia progression, and offer innovative solutions to slow down its advancement.

Additionally, the center will play a vital role in advancing myopia research, publishing scientific papers, and collaborating with leading academic institutions and industry partners.