EssilorLuxottica Launches Essilor Stellest 2.0 Lenses in Canada

Tuesday, March 3 2026 | 14 h 46 min | News

EssilorLuxottica has officially launched Essilor® Stellest® 2.0 lenses in Canada, introducing what the company describes as a next-generation advancement in myopia management for children.

The new design builds on the first-generation Essilor® Stellest® lens and is positioned as delivering a stronger optical signal intended to slow axial elongation, a key factor in childhood myopia progression.

According to new clinical data shared by the company, Essilor® Stellest® 2.0 lenses provide twice the optical signal compared to the previous version and slowed axial elongation 1.88 times more over a 12-month period. The data indicates an estimated 46 percent relative reduction in axial length change compared to children wearing the original Essilor® Stellest® lens.

“This launch represents an incredibly meaningful leap forward for children’s vision,” said Bruce Miles, General Manager, Professional Solutions EssilorLuxottica Canada. “By increasing the depth of volume of non-focused light, we’re giving eyecare professionals a more powerful tool to help slow myopia progression and support healthier visual outcomes at a critical stage in a child’s development.”

Essilor® Stellest® 2.0 lenses are powered by H.A.L.T.® MAX technology, which creates a deeper volume of non-focused light intended to send a stronger signal to slow eye growth while maintaining clarity for everyday activities.

The updated lens also features a larger 75mm diameter to accommodate a wider range of frames. It retains the Crizal® Rock™ coating and Airwear® polycarbonate material.

EssilorLuxottica stated that Essilor® Stellest® 2.0 will be available alongside the first-generation Essilor® Stellest® lens, offering practitioners multiple options for managing pediatric myopia. The company emphasized that early intervention remains important, particularly for younger children or those with a family history of myopia.

Click HERE for the press release.

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