Special contact lenses may slow nearsightedness in kids

NCT ID NCT04080128

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 248 children with nearsightedness who wore soft bifocal contact lenses for two years and then switched to regular lenses for a third year. Researchers measured eye growth, light exposure, and pupil responses to understand why some children's nearsightedness gets worse. The goal is to better predict who will benefit from these special lenses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

soft bifocal contact lenses

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help predict which children with nearsightedness will benefit most from special contact lenses to slow eye growth.

What could go wrong

This is an observational follow-up study, not a new treatment test. The findings may not lead to immediate changes in eye care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77204, United States