Better glasses for down syndrome? study tests eye dilation trick

NCT ID NCT05059041

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether using eye drops to dilate (widen) the pupils before measuring vision leads to better eyeglass prescriptions for people with Down syndrome. 42 participants had their vision tested with and without dilation. The goal was to see which method gives sharper eyesight, since standard eye exams can be tricky for this group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Down syndrome refractive error

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77004, United States