Can a simple eye drop slow down worsening nearsightedness in kids?
NCT ID NCT07164092
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.05%) can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. Forty-five kids with worsening myopia will receive one drop of atropine in one eye and a placebo drop in the other eye every night for 24 months. The main goal is to see if the treated eye has less lengthening of the eyeball, which is linked to myopia progression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- atropine 0.05% eye drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to slow worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing their risk of severe vision problems later.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 children. The results may not apply to all kids, and atropine can cause side effects like light sensitivity or blurry near vision.
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