A new lens design might stop adult nearsightedness from worsening

NCT ID NCT07747311

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether dual-focus contact lenses, which have special rings to slow eye growth, can reduce the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in young adults aged 18 to 30. Participants will wear either these lenses or standard single-vision lenses for 24 months. The study measures changes in eye length and prescription to see if the dual-focus design helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dual-focus soft contact lenses (MiSight 1 day)
What this could lead to: If effective, these lenses could offer a simple way to slow worsening nearsightedness in adults, reducing future risks of serious eye conditions.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and results in children may not translate to adults. The lenses may not slow progression as hoped, and contact lens wear carries risks like eye infections or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MYOPIA MYOPIA PROGRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Of California, Berkeley Myopia Research Group

Berkeley, California, 94720, United States

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