Better glasses for down syndrome? study tests eye dilation trick
NCT ID NCT05059041
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
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