Essilor® Stellest®, an FDA market-authorized lens designed to slow myopia progression in children*1, is now available as a non-covered lens benefit for UnitedHealthcare | Spectera members. The Essilor Stellest lens is not covered-in-full; however, it is a bundled lens, meaning certain components of it may be covered, price-protected and discounted based on the member’s vision plan. When the lens is selected, it includes anti-reflective coating, which is price-protected under our Tier 3 lens options. In addition, the lens is made of polycarbonate material, which is covered in-full for children under the majority of all vision plans. The remaining portion of the Stellest lens cost will be eligible for the standard 20% discount on additional lens options.
Refer to the appropriate Essilor Stellest Ordering Guide for complete ordering instructions:
Patients prescribed Essilor Stellest lenses need a 6-month follow-up exam. Our Children’s Eye Care Program includes a second covered exam (copay applies) during the benefit period for children younger than 19. This may be used for the 6-month follow-up exam, when applicable. We encourage you to keep this in mind when planning care for your patients.
Childhood myopia is on the rise, and early intervention is critical to reducing the risk of serious eye conditions later in life. UnitedHealthcare Vision is committed to supporting providers with tools and resources to help educate families and manage myopia effectively, including:
*Compared to single vision lenses. Results from a prospective, randomized, double-masked, multicenter U.S. clinical trial in myopic children aged 6-12 years at initiation of treatment.
1Essilor International, data on file (2025)