Tiny eye drops may make Kids' eye exams safer and easier

NCT ID NCT06885242

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a very small drop (microdrop) of a common eye dilation medicine works as well as the standard larger drop for children's eye exams. 63 children aged 4-16 received both types of drops at different visits. The goal was to see if the microdrop is equally effective at dilating the eyes for a refraction test, while causing fewer side effects like fast heart rate or flushing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Papageorgiou General Hospital

    Thessaloniki, Greece

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