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FDA Approves New Myopia Treatments for Children

10/14/2025

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  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses for myopia correction in children aged 6 to 12.
  • Low-dose atropine can reduce myopic progression by 30% to 60%.
  • Dual-focus spectacle lenses and outdoor time of 40–80 minutes daily are effective.
  • Orthokeratology can help, but it carries a higher risk of infections.
  • The regulatory landscape is evolving, with new products under review in the United States.