Myopia

This study tests two types of modified spectacle lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 13. Over one year, researchers will measure changes in the back of the eye (choroid), eye length, and prescription strength. The goal is to s…

This study tests two types of daily disposable contact lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 12. Over two years, 126 Hong Kong Chinese children will wear either a special lens or a standard single-vision lens, with their eyes me…

This study tests whether special research glasses can reduce the difference in prescription between the two eyes in children aged 6 to 13 with myopic anisometropia (when one eye is much more nearsighted than the other). Twenty children will wear the study glasses and have their e…

Researchers are testing whether a newer LASIK technique, called ray-tracing-guided, can help people with nearsightedness and astigmatism see better in low light. The study will compare vision after surgery to vision with glasses before surgery, and also measure satisfaction with …

This trial tests whether individually customized bifocal spectacles with a peripheral defocus design can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 4 to 12 who have had surgery for congenital cataracts. Participants will be randomly assigned to wear either …

This study tests a new way to implant a corrective lens inside the eye for people with high myopia (severe nearsightedness). The new method uses a saltwater solution instead of a gel to keep the eye stable during surgery. Half of the participants will have the new method in one e…

This study tests whether D.I.M.S. glasses, which have special lenslets that create blur in the peripheral vision, can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 15. Participants wear the glasses while awake and visit the clinic every six months for eye…

This study tests two treatments to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 5 to 12. One treatment uses special glasses with tiny lenslets that may reduce eye growth, and the other uses low-dose atropine eyedrops. Over 300 children will be followed for 2 …

This study tests if a special red light device can slow down damage to the back of the eye in people with severe nearsightedness (pathologic myopia). About 158 adults will use the device or a fake one for 3 minutes, twice a day, 5 days a week for a year. Researchers will check if…

This study tests a new type of eyeglass lens designed to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. The new lens is compared to an older version to see which works better. Each child will wear both lenses over a year, and researchers will measure eye growth and …

This study tests whether T10430 eye drops can safely slow or stop the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 12. Myopia often starts in childhood and can lead to serious eye problems later in life. The trial will enroll 200 children to check for side effect…

This study looks at three ways to correct nearsightedness in children: special glasses, regular glasses, and overnight contact lenses. It will track 90 kids aged 7–17 for one year to see how each method affects their quality of life, vision, and family costs. The goal is to help …

This study tests whether a very low dose of atropine eye drops (0.01%) given once nightly can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 4 to 16. Over 6 months, 60 children will either receive the drops or be in a control group. The goal is to see if the dr…

This phase 3 study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.025% and 0.05%) can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and teens aged 3 to 17. About 234 participants across Europe will use the drops once nightly for 2 years. The goal is to see if these d…

The DYMOND study is testing a digital app called TrackSight that may slow myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 12. The app uses eye-tracking to keep central vision clear while slightly blurring the edges of the screen, based on principles that influence eye growth. Abou…

This study tests special glasses called MiYOSMART iQ that use tiny lens segments to create a blur signal on the side of the eye, which may slow down the worsening of nearsightedness in children. About 35 kids aged 8-11 will wear these glasses for 6 months, and their results will …

This study tests whether a low-level red-light device can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 13. Participants use the device for 3 minutes twice a day. The goal is to see if it reduces eye growth and prevents worsening vision, building on promi…

This study tests if a special red-light device, used at home for 3 minutes twice a day, can safely improve eye health in adults with nearsightedness (myopia). Fourteen adults aged 18-50 will use the light for 28 days. The goal is to see if the therapy thickens a layer in the eye …

This study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.025%) can safely slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 5 to 10. Over two years, 144 children will receive either the active drops or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drops reduce how quickly t…

This study tests two types of special glasses (D.S.D.O. lenses) designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. About 120 children will wear the glasses daily for one year and have regular eye checkups. The goal is to see if these lenses can…

This study tests whether special spectacle lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 8. About 150 kids will wear either the test lenses or regular lenses for up to 3 years. Researchers will measure changes in eye focus and eye length to see…

This study tests special spectacle lenses designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children. About 175 children who completed a prior study will wear the lenses for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in eye length to see if the lenses help …

This study tests whether a probiotic called MR-61 can help slow the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in children and teens aged 3 to 18. Participants will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for a period, and researchers will measure changes in their vision and eye …

This study tests whether wearing specialized soft contact lenses for short periods each day can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. Eighty kids who already wear contacts will use one of two lens types daily for a year. Researchers will measure changes in…

This study compares a new type of LASIK (Ray-Tracing Guided) with three other common laser eye surgeries (SMILE, Wavefront Optimized LASIK, and Topography Guided LASIK) to see which one provides the best vision after surgery. Researchers will enroll 120 people with nearsightednes…

This study tests whether specially designed spectacle lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 12. Over two years, 185 children will wear either the special lenses or standard single-vision lenses. The goal is to see if the special lenses …

This study tests two types of atropine eye drops and special glasses with tiny lenslets to slow myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 3-6. About 508 kids will use one of these treatments nightly or daily. The goal is to see if these methods can prevent rapid worsening of eyes…

This study compares two approaches to control myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 9: low-dose atropine eye drops and special glasses called DIMS lenses. Over 24 months, researchers will measure changes in vision and eye structure to see which treatment works better for…

This study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.02% or 0.04%) combined with special glasses (DIMS) can slow the progression of moderate to high myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 12. About 410 children will be assigned to different treatment groups and followe…

This study tests a machine learning model that predicts how much nearsightedness a person has without using dilating eye drops. The model uses standard eye measurements like autorefraction and corneal shape. If accurate, it could make eye exams quicker and more comfortable for ad…

This study will enroll 500,000 people with high myopia and cataracts to develop an artificial intelligence model that helps doctors calculate the correct lens power and grade cataracts more accurately. The goal is to improve vision outcomes and reduce complications after surgery.…

This study tests whether a computer program (a deep neural network) can accurately predict the best lens size and position for people having surgery to correct nearsightedness. About 326 adults aged 18-45 will have their eyes scanned before surgery, and the AI's predictions will …

This study is testing a new imaging technique called Brillouin microscopy to see if it can diagnose keratoconus and other corneal thinning conditions. Researchers will scan the corneas of 168 volunteers, including healthy people and those with keratoconus or post-LASIK ectasia, t…

This long-term study is looking for the best methods to detect glaucoma and track its worsening over time, especially in people with nearsightedness (myopia) and those of African or European descent. Researchers will use advanced eye imaging to monitor changes in the back of the …

This study tests whether a nightly drop of low-dose atropine in both eyes can delay the start of nearsightedness in children aged 6–11 who are not yet nearsighted. Over 600 kids will be randomly assigned to get either the atropine drops or placebo drops for two years. The main go…

This trial tests whether a wearable device that tracks and reminds children to spend more time outdoors can help prevent nearsightedness (myopia). Primary school students with adequate hyperopic reserve—a natural buffer against myopia—will be randomly assigned to either a program…

This trial tests whether combining auricular acupressure (small seeds placed on the ear) with defocus spectacle lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in primary school children. About 358 students in grades 1-4 with premyopia or myopia will be randomly assig…

This trial tests whether auricular acupressure—small adhesive patches with seeds placed on specific ear points—can prevent myopia in children who are at higher risk. Primary school students in grades 1-4 with insufficient hyperopic reserve (a sign they may become nearsighted) wil…

This study tests whether dual focus contact lenses can prevent myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 10 who are at risk. Over 2 years, researchers will check if these lenses stop the onset of myopia compared to standard lenses. If it works, it could offer a simple way to…

This study tests a device that makes reading feel like looking at something far away, to prevent myopia in children aged 6-12 who are at risk. Eighty kids will use the device for at least an hour daily during homework, and researchers will compare their eye changes to a group doi…

This study tests two ways to prevent or slow myopia (short-sightedness) in children aged 7 to 10. One group gets special classroom lights that mimic sunlight, another group's parents get a smartphone app that encourages more outdoor time, and a third group gets standard care. Ove…

This trial compares two types of laser eye surgery—SMILE and ray tracing-guided LASIK—in people with nearsightedness and astigmatism. Each participant will receive one technique in one eye and the other in the other eye, allowing a direct comparison. The goal is to see which meth…

This trial tests whether a small adjustment during SMILE laser surgery—compensating for the eye's natural offset (kappa angle)—can improve visual quality for people with nearsightedness. About 224 participants will receive either standard SMILE or SMILE with this compensation. Re…

This study tests two different methods of centering laser eye surgery (SMILE) in people with nearsightedness and a large angle kappa—a natural offset between the visual axis and pupil center. One method uses a 50% correction, the other 100%. Researchers want to see which approach…

This study compares two laser platforms used in SMILE surgery to correct short-sightedness (myopia). The standard VISUMAX 500 will be tested against the newer VISUMAX 800 in 100 participants. Researchers want to see if the newer platform provides the same or better vision results…

This study looks at how quickly and comfortably children aged 6 to 12 with nearsightedness (myopia) get used to special A.M.L. glasses. Forty children will wear the lenses for two weeks and report any discomfort. The goal is to see if most kids adapt within 4 to 6 days without pr…

This study compares two LASIK techniques to see which one corrects nearsightedness and astigmatism better. 70 adults aged 22 and older with healthy eyes will have one eye treated with each method. The goal is to find out if one approach leads to sharper vision without glasses.

This study tests whether Wavelight Plus LASIK, an advanced laser eye surgery, improves vision in both normal and dim lighting for people with nearsightedness and astigmatism. Fifty adults will receive the surgery and be followed for 3 months. Researchers will measure visual sharp…

This study tracks how satisfied 52 people with nearsightedness and astigmatism are after getting Wavelight Plus LASIK, a personalized laser eye surgery. Researchers will measure vision quality, daily life impact, and any visual symptoms like glare or halos for up to 3 months afte…

This observational study looks at whether different eyeglass prescriptions change how close teenagers hold objects during everyday tasks. It includes 100 adolescents aged 12-17, both with and without myopia. Participants wear motion-capture and eye-tracking gear while performing …

Researchers at the University of Miami are studying whether advanced eye imaging devices can reveal useful information about the eye in health and disease. The study has two parts: one observes the eyes of healthy people and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, dry …

This study looks at the structure of children's eyes using MRI and standard eye exams. The goal is to understand why some kids respond better to myopia treatments than others. By collecting detailed images and measurements from 100 children, researchers hope to pave the way for m…

This study looks at how nearsightedness (myopia) and other vision problems affect the quality of life of Swedish children and teens. Researchers will translate a vision questionnaire into Swedish and test it on 300 healthy kids aged 0-17. Participants will get a full eye exam and…

This pilot study looks at whether refractive surgeries like LASIK change the results of optical coherence tomography (OCT), a common eye scan used to monitor conditions like glaucoma. Researchers will measure the thickness of the retina and other eye layers before and after surge…

This study asks whether the way streets look can change how children see and feel. Researchers will use virtual reality to show children aged 6 to 18 different street scenes and track their eye movements and emotional responses. The goal is to find out which street features matte…

This observational study is measuring the eye length of 30,000 Chinese children aged 3 to 18 years to create standard growth charts for healthy eyes. Researchers will follow each child for three years with yearly check-ups. The goal is to better understand how eyes grow and when …

This study follows 100 children ages 4 to 8 who currently have perfect vision to see who develops nearsightedness (myopia) over 2 to 5 years. Researchers will track eye measurements and daily habits to uncover why some children become nearsighted while others don't. The goal is t…

This study investigates how the eye's focusing ability changes after 20 minutes of looking at a screen up close (25 cm) compared to looking at a distant object (10 m). Healthy adults aged 18-35 will perform focusing tasks while a wavefront sensor measures their eye's response. Th…

This pilot study is testing how well children aged 6 to 16 adapt to Essilor Stellest myopia-control spectacle lenses. The goal is to see if kids find them comfortable and easy to wear in real life, which is important for long-term use. Fifty children with progressive myopia will …

This study follows 60 children aged 7-12 for three years to measure their daily visual environment, including how far they look, light brightness and color, and eye movements. Researchers want to find which factors most influence the development and worsening of nearsightedness (…

This study tracks where children aged 7 to 14 look through special spectacle lenses designed to slow nearsightedness (myopia). Researchers want to see if kids look through different parts of the lens depending on what they're doing, like reading or playing. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at whether special glasses for slowing down nearsightedness (myopia) affect how children move and react in daily life. Twenty kids aged 6 to 12 will wear both regular and myopia-control lenses while researchers measure their reaction time, movement speed, and wal…

This study looks at a new way to provide eye care to children in rural China. It will involve about 20,000 kids aged 3 to 18 from schools in several counties. The goal is to see if a coordinated program across local health centers and schools can improve eye screening rates and h…

This observational study in 120 healthy young adults aged 21-25 examines whether facial features are linked to eye measurements like eye length, which affects nearsightedness or farsightedness. Participants undergo non-invasive eye exams and 3D facial scans. The goal is to better…

This early-stage trial is testing whether IVMED-85 eye drops are safe for healthy adults aged 18 to 49. About 36 participants will use the eye drops or a placebo twice daily for 6 weeks. The study focuses on vision changes and eye discomfort, not on treating any disease.

This study is testing whether a computer program called EpiMaster can accurately predict how well laser eye surgery (PTK-PRK) will correct nearsightedness. Researchers will compare the software's predictions to the actual vision results in 150 patients six months after surgery. T…

This study follows 1,000 myopic children in Europe for 5 years, measuring their eye growth every 6 months. The goal is to understand how nearsightedness progresses in this population, since most research has been done in Asia. Participants will have regular eye exams, including a…

This study looks at whether a special eye scanner (AO-SLO) can reliably measure cone cells in the retina. It also compares people who have used repeated low-level red-light therapy for myopia with those who haven't. The goal is to see if the therapy changes cone cell density. 180…

This study is testing whether three different prototype soft contact lenses can cause a short-term change in the thickness of the choroid (a layer at the back of the eye) in people with nearsightedness (myopia). Twenty volunteers aged 18 to 25 will wear each lens for one hour, an…

This study will compare different laser techniques used in eye surgeries for cataracts and myopia. Researchers want to see which method causes less inflammation and oxidative stress, and leads to better vision recovery. 1,000 patients will be followed for three months after surge…