Cartoon characters could make Kids' eye exams more accurate

NCT ID NCT02157025

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether showing cartoon video clips and using character voices during a visual field test can help children aged 5-8 stay focused and give more reliable results. Twenty children with certain eye conditions will be tested twice, once with the cartoon intervention and once with standard care. The goal is to see if the engaging method reduces test errors and improves diagnosis of vision loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Cartoon video fixation target and audio instructions

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make visual field testing more reliable for young children, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of vision problems.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage study with only 20 children, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not significantly improve test reliability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anophthalmia/microphthalmia-esophageal atresia syndrome borderline glaucoma coloboma of optic nerve isolated optic nerve hypoplasia ocular hypertension Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Abnormalities of the Central Nervous System

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The Eye Care Institute

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    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33328, United States

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