New glasses tested to see how Kids' eyes focus
NCT ID NCT04700111
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the eye focuses (lag of accommodation) when children with nearsightedness wear special DOT pattern spectacle lenses compared to regular glasses. About 30 kids aged 6 to 18 will have their vision measured at distance and close-up with each lens type. The goal is to understand if these lenses change how the eye focuses, which could help improve future myopia treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DOT Pattern Spectacle Lens
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help refine lens designs to slow myopia progression in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (30 participants) measuring only a temporary eye response, not long-term vision outcomes. Results may not translate to real-world myopia control.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Ocular Research and Education
Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada