Could eye pigment levels predict vision damage in severe nearsightedness?

NCT ID NCT02205632

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examined 39 people with severe nearsightedness to see if lower levels of a natural eye pigment (macular pigment) are linked to tiny cracks in the back of the eye called lacquer cracks. These cracks can lead to vision loss. The researchers measured the pigment's optical density and compared it between those with and without cracks. The goal was to better understand risk factors for eye damage in high myopia.

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 could point toward a way to identify high myopia patients at greater risk of vision damage, potentially guiding future prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study (39 people) that only looks for a link, not a treatment. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to any direct benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

degenerative myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIGH MYOPIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

ophthalmology department, Poitiers University Hospital

Poitiers, VIENNE, 86021, France

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