New glasses could help kids see better longer
NCT ID NCT05174780
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new type of spectacle lens designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. 159 kids aged 6 to 12 wore either the test lens or a standard lens. Researchers measured changes in eye length and prescription strength over time to see if the innovative lens was safe and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- innovative myopia control spectacle lens
- What this could lead to
- If proven effective, this lens could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is completed but results are not yet widely published. The effect may be modest, and not all children may benefit equally. Long-term safety and effectiveness beyond the study period are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
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Kannarr Eye Care
Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States
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Mann Eye Institute
Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
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New England College of Optometry
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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SUNY College of Optometry
New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Sabal Eye Care
Longwood, Florida, 32779, United States
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Sacco Eye Group
Vestal, New York, 13850, United States
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Scripps Poway Optometry
San Diego, California, 92131, United States
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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