Myopia
MONDO:0001384The condition in which the individual does not see far distances clearly.
Also known as: myopia, myopia (disease), near-sightedness
257 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can special lenses put the brakes on childhood myopia?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether a new type of spectacle lens can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 8 to 13. Over 12 months, researchers measure changes in eye length and prescription, comparing results to a historical group that wore standard lenses. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Essilor International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Violet light lamp tested to stop Kids' eyesight from getting worse
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether using a violet light lamp at home can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. 72 kids aged 5 to 12 will use either a violet light lamp or a regular white light lamp for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and vi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Laser-Like eye surgery device falls short – trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a device called the ELITA System to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism. It involved 96 adults aged 22 and older who received a lenticule removal procedure in one or both eyes. The trial was terminated early, so the planned results on sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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
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Glasses give kids a brighter future: study tests impact on learning and mental health
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study gave free eyeglasses to over 1,800 students aged 9-20 in Sierra Leone who had trouble seeing. Researchers wanted to find out if wearing glasses would improve their math and reading skills, and also help with anxiety and social well-being. The study was planned to last …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Laser vs. alcohol: which eye surgery method causes less haze?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study compared two methods of removing the clear outer layer of the eye (the epithelium) during laser vision correction for nearsightedness and astigmatism. One method uses a laser, the other uses alcohol and manual scraping. The goal was to see which approach leads to less …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC