Myopia

This study tests whether MiSight 1 Day contact lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 12. Participants wear either MiSight 1 Day or standard Proclear 1 day lenses for three years, then all switch to Proclear for one year to see if the ef…

This study tests whether special spectacle lenses called DIMS (defocus incorporated multiple segment) can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in university students aged 18 to 23. Participants wear either the DIMS lenses or standard single-vision glasses for comparis…

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 compares two common laser eye surgeries—KLEx and FS-LASIK—for treating nearsightedness and astigmatism. Researchers will follow 80 adults aged 21 and older to see which procedure provides better vision without glasses and has fewer side effects. Both surgeries reshape …

This study tests two types of eyeglass lenses designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 13. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in eye length and thickness to see how the lenses affect eye growth. The goal is to find a better w…

This study compares two types of contact lenses for slowing myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 14. Over three years, researchers will measure changes in eye length and vision to see if the new lens works as well as the existing one. The goal is to help kids maintain b…

This study tests special spectacle films designed to slow down myopia (nearsightedness) in children. About 210 kids aged 6 to 14 are taking part. The films use a new technology called S.T.O.P.® that creates changing visual cues, which may help control how fast the eye grows and p…

This pilot study tests whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops (0.01% or 0.025%) with ear acupressure can safely slow myopia progression in 420 children aged 6-12. Participants are randomly assigned to one of six groups, including placebo, and are followed for 12 weeks. The…

This study tests a new type of eyeglass lens designed to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children. Fifty kids aged 6 to 15 will wear the special lenses for six months. Researchers will measure changes in the eye's thickness and length to see if the lens works and is safe.

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 a special film applied to glasses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. The film uses A.R.R.E.S.T.® technology, which is designed to send specific light signals to the eye to control its growth. Over two years, res…

This study tests whether special glasses with P.A.U.S.E. technology can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. About 205 Vietnamese children aged 6-14 will wear either the special lenses or regular glasses for one year, then all will wear the special lenses…

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 special glasses with Diffusion Optics Technology to see if they can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children. About 200 kids who completed a previous study will wear these glasses for up to 3 years. Researchers will measure changes in eye leng…

This 3-year study tests whether a new type of spectacle lens can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 10. A total of 266 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard lenses, and researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescriptio…

This trial tests whether special spectacle lenses called Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) lenses can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children aged 6 to 13. Over 12 months, 195 children will wear either the DOT lenses or standard single-vision lenses. …

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 whether combining special glasses (that create optical defocus) with low-dose atropine eye drops can better control myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 12. Over 18 months, researchers will measure changes in eye prescription and eye length. The goal is…

This study tests a new type of spectacle lens (DG2) designed to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children whose vision is getting worse quickly. 118 children aged 4–13 will wear these lenses for 4 years. Researchers will measure changes in their eye prescription and eye leng…

This study tests two types of special glasses (DIMS and D2 lenses) to see if they can slow down worsening nearsightedness in children whose vision is getting worse quickly. About 59 children will wear these glasses for 4 years, and researchers will measure changes in their eyesig…

This study tests a new ultraviolet femtosecond laser for creating corneal flaps during LASIK surgery to correct refractive errors. About 128 participants in Australia will receive LASIK using either the new UV laser or an existing infrared laser. The main goal is to check how saf…

This study tests whether specially designed eyeglass lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 14. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription over time, while also checking for safety and comfort. The goal is to find a …

This study tests whether new spectacle lenses can safely slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. About 249 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard single vision glasses for 36 months. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription…

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 tracks 75 nearsighted young adults over 12 months to see how low-dose atropine eye drops or soft multifocal contact lenses affect the shape of the eye. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these treatments or no treatment. Researchers will take eye photos and m…

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 glasses called DIMS lenses can slow the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in children as well as low-dose atropine eyedrops do. About 242 children aged 6-12 with myopia will wear either DIMS lenses or regular glasses plus use atropine drops ni…

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 tests whether Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and teens aged 6 to 16. One hundred fifty participants will wear the lenses for at least 12 hours a day over 24 months. Researchers will measure changes in …

This study tests whether NaturalVue multifocal contact lenses can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 12. Over three years, 144 kids will wear either standard single-vision lenses or the multifocal lenses. Researchers will measure changes in the…

This study tests whether combining low-dose atropine eye drops with special glasses (DIMS lenses) can slow the worsening of nearsightedness in children better than atropine alone. About 111 kids aged 4–16 with progressing myopia will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The…

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 tests whether special 'peripheral focus-out' glasses can prevent nearsightedness (myopia) in Chinese children aged 6 to 8. Over two years, 160 children will wear the glasses at least 8 hours a day. Researchers will measure changes in their vision to see if the glasses …

This study tests whether special glasses can prevent nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 9 who are not yet nearsighted but are at risk. About 388 children will wear the glasses for at least 8 hours a day for one year. Researchers will track how many children become nea…

This study looks at whether using a special red light device twice a day can help prevent or control nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 5 to 16. Researchers are following 3,000 kids who have used the therapy for at least a year, some for up to three years or more. The goal…

This study explores whether a type of visual training called perceptual learning can improve uncorrected vision in children aged 6 to 10 with low myopia (mild nearsightedness). Thirty children will be randomly assigned to either a training group that uses a digital Vision Trainin…

This study compares two methods of removing the outer layer of the cornea during PRK laser eye surgery. One method uses a laser to remove the layer, while the other uses a manual tool. The goal is to see which approach leads to better vision and faster healing. About 100 people a…

This study compares how well two types of daily disposable multifocal contact lenses work for people with nearsightedness (myopia). Researchers will measure things like sharpness of vision, reading ability, and eye coordination. About 30 people aged 9 to 30 who already wear conta…

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 looks at how well children with nearsightedness (myopia) see when wearing special glasses. The 51 participants are already part of a larger study on myopia progression. Researchers will measure reading speed and vision in different lighting to see how the lenses perfor…

This study follows 90 children who previously wore special spectacle lenses to slow nearsightedness (myopia). After stopping the lenses, researchers measure how much their vision changes over 12 months. The goal is to see if the benefits of the lenses last after use ends.

This study looks at how the eye focuses (lag of accommodation) when children with nearsightedness wear special DOT pattern spectacle lenses compared to regular glasses. About 30 kids aged 6 to 18 will have their vision measured at distance and close-up with each lens type. The go…

This study tests whether special spectacle lenses called Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) lenses can change the thickness of the choroid, a layer of blood vessels in the eye. Researchers will measure these changes in 30 children aged 8-14 with normal vision after wearing the len…

This study uses artificial intelligence to predict true eye pressure after corneal refractive surgery like LASIK or SMILE. Standard eye pressure measurements can be falsely low after these surgeries, masking glaucoma risk. Researchers will analyze data from over 10,000 participan…

This study examines protein differences in the tears of nearsighted children who use special overnight contact lenses (orthokeratology) to slow down worsening vision. Researchers want to understand why some children get better control of their myopia than others. The study involv…

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…