Degenerative myopia

This study tests whether dual focus contact lenses (MiSight) can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in university students aged 18 to 21. Participants wear either the test lenses or standard single vision lenses for at least 10 hours a day. Researchers measure chang…

This study tests whether eye pressure-lowering medication can slow the progression of severe nearsightedness (high myopia) in adults. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and vision over time. The trial includes 152 participants aged 18 to 65 with worsening high myopia …

This study tests whether taking branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements for six months can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in young adults aged 18 to 25. Participants either receive BCAA supplements plus standard glasses or a placebo plus glasses. The goal i…

This study tests whether special new spectacle lenses can slow the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. About 342 kids aged 7 to 13 will wear either the new lenses or standard single-vision glasses for one year, then all switch to the new lenses for another year. Th…

This study tests a new surgical technique to close macular holes in people with high myopia without using a gas bubble. The standard approach requires a gas bubble that blurs vision and forces patients to keep their head down for days. The new method uses a gel-like substance to …

This study tests whether a special lens called Blue Star MAX-5 can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 8 to 11. Two hundred kids will wear either the new lens or standard glasses and be checked every six months for two years. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in adults aged 18 to 40. Each participant wears a Stellest lens in one eye and a standard lens in the other, allowing direct comparison. The trial measures changes in e…

This study tests a new eye drop called SHJ002 to see if it can safely slow down worsening nearsightedness (myopia) in children ages 3 to 12. The drop works by targeting a specific molecule in the eye. Researchers will compare it to a standard treatment, atropine, and measure chan…

This study tests special 3D-designed defocus lenses to see if they can slow down myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 14. The lenses are meant to control how the eye grows, reducing the need for stronger glasses over time. Researchers will track changes in vision and ey…

This study tests whether special open-ring spectacle lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children aged 6 to 12. A total of 180 children will wear one of three lens designs for 12 months, with some continuing for another year. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether special glasses with a double helix lens design can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and adolescents aged 6 to 13. About 236 participants will wear either the new glasses or standard single-vision glasses for over 10 hours a da…

This study compares a new AI system, called AEYE, against a human eye doctor in diagnosing keratoconus and deciding who is eligible for laser vision correction. The AI analyzes patient history, eye scans, and other data to make its recommendations. Researchers will check if the A…

This study looks at how a new type of eyeglass lens affects the back layer of the eye (the choroid) in children with worsening nearsightedness. Ten children already in a larger study will have their eye thickness measured with a special camera. The goal is to understand if the le…

This study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 partic…