Eye-Opening study: better glasses for down syndrome?

NCT ID NCT05059041

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using eye drops to dilate (widen) the pupils helps measure vision more accurately for people with Down syndrome. 42 participants each got two pairs of glasses—one based on a dilated eye exam and one without dilation—and then compared which gave sharper vision. The goal was to see if dilation leads to better prescriptions for this group, who often have unique eye distortions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77004, United States

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