Could an eye drop replace surgery for cataracts?

NCT ID NCT07395986

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests an experimental eye drop called ZOC2017217 for age-related cataracts. About 40 adults aged 50 and older will use the drop or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the drop improves vision and lens clarity, potentially offering a non-surgical option for cataract treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Vision Research Institute

    Longmont, Colorado, 80503, United States

  • Bergstrom Eye Research

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58103, United States

  • Catalina Eye

    Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States

  • Cincinnati Eye Institute - Blue Ash

    Blue Ash, Ohio, 45242, United States

  • Clayton Eye Clinical Research, LLC

    Morrow, Georgia, 30260, United States

  • East West Eye Institute - Torrance

    Torrance, California, 90505, United States

  • Erie Retina Research

    Erie, Pennsylvania, 16505, United States

  • Global Research Management

    Glendale, California, 91204, United States

  • ICON Eye Care

    Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501, United States

  • Inland Eye Specialists

    Hemet, California, 92545, United States

  • Levenson Eye Associates

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States

  • North Bay Eye Associates, Inc.

    Petaluma, California, 94954, United States

  • Oculus Research - Cary

    Cary, North Carolina, 27518, United States

  • R and R Eye Research, LLC

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Rand Eye Institute

    Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33064, United States

  • United Medical Research Institute

    Inglewood, California, 90301, United States

  • Valley Retina Institute P.A.

    McAllen, Texas, 78503, United States

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