Can a simple eyeglass test sharpen vision in keratoconus?
NCT ID NCT04174209
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study compares three different methods for prescribing eyeglasses in people with keratoconus, a condition that thins and bulges the cornea, causing blurry vision. The goal is to see if the best method depends on the shape of the cornea, as measured by corneal topography. Researchers will test the Jackson Cross Cylinder, Astigmatic Dial, and Stenopeic Slit techniques in 52 adults with keratoconus to find which provides the sharpest vision. The findings could help eye doctors tailor eyeglass prescriptions to each patient's unique corneal shape.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Three subjective refraction techniques: Jackson Cross Cylinder, Astigmatic Dial, and Stenopeic Slit
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help eye doctors choose the best eyeglass prescription method for each person with keratoconus, improving their vision without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small study (52 participants) and results may not apply to all keratoconus patients. The best technique may vary widely between individuals, and the study only looks at short-term vision correction, not long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Clermont Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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