EssilorLuxxotica released a new type of eyeglass lens, branded Stellest, which is supposed to slow down the development of nearsightedness in children. It was approved by the FDA this year and is now in local optometrist offices; it has apparently been used in China for a few years. The study which claimed to slow myopia by 50% or more was done by the manufacturer, and is still being followed up, but it’s looking hopeful at the moment.
Outstanding roundup of what's actually happenng in medicine right now. The baby KJ case really shows how far we've come with personalzied CRISPR therapy in just months, not years. I've been following gene editing for a while but dunno if most people realize these treatments are hitting patients already, not stuck in theory.
Some people hope that the current US Aid situation will push at least since global south countries to a bigger effort to get more independent in healthcare. My under is that the current model did not always invest in developing local capacity and skills. While this is poor comfort seeing how many people suffer right now, I still hope this will happen.
EssilorLuxxotica released a new type of eyeglass lens, branded Stellest, which is supposed to slow down the development of nearsightedness in children. It was approved by the FDA this year and is now in local optometrist offices; it has apparently been used in China for a few years. The study which claimed to slow myopia by 50% or more was done by the manufacturer, and is still being followed up, but it’s looking hopeful at the moment.
https://apnews.com/article/essilor-stellest-glasses-myopia-nearsightedness-c1c04fd52a022860a5654b21e4f68179
Wow! I inherited myopia from my mother and started wearing glasses at 8. I wish this existed back then
Thank you so much, Saloni. May 2026 be a better year for science.
Outstanding roundup of what's actually happenng in medicine right now. The baby KJ case really shows how far we've come with personalzied CRISPR therapy in just months, not years. I've been following gene editing for a while but dunno if most people realize these treatments are hitting patients already, not stuck in theory.
Some people hope that the current US Aid situation will push at least since global south countries to a bigger effort to get more independent in healthcare. My under is that the current model did not always invest in developing local capacity and skills. While this is poor comfort seeing how many people suffer right now, I still hope this will happen.