New hope for nearsighted kids: light therapy and drops show promise
NCT ID NCT04923841
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether bright light therapy, defocus glasses, atropine eye drops, or combinations of these can slow the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in schoolchildren. 577 kids aged 7-12 with myopia took part. The goal was to see which approach best controls eye growth and reduces the need for stronger glasses over time.
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Centre for Myopia Research, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, No postcode, Hong Kong
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