Degenerative myopia
MONDO:0001383Excessive axial myopia associated with complications (especially posterior staphyloma and choroidal neovascularization) that can lead to blindness.
Also known as: progressive high (degenerative) myopia
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Laser surgery offers new hope for kids with stubborn lazy eye
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether laser eye surgery (PRK) could improve vision in children aged 2 to 17 with lazy eye (amblyopia) caused by large differences in prescription between eyes or very high nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. These children had not improved afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC