Eye shape data could lead to better lenses for keratoconus patients

NCT ID NCT06859398

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

Summary

This completed study gathered detailed measurements of the eye's surface and visual imperfections from 52 adults with keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea. Researchers used a special scanner to map the cornea and sclera. The goal is to use this real-world data to design custom scleral contact lenses with built-in light management technology for clearer, more comfortable vision.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this data could help create custom scleral contact lenses that improve vision and comfort for people with keratoconus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed data collection study, not a treatment trial. The lens design based on this data may not work as hoped in future testing.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Antwerp (UZA)

    Edegem, 2650, Belgium

  • Visser Contactlenzen Brunssum

    Brunssum, 6443, Netherlands

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