Can light therapy and eye drops stop Kids' myopia from worsening?
NCT ID NCT04923841
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether bright light therapy, special glasses that create myopic defocus, low-dose atropine eye drops, or combinations of these can slow the progression of nearsightedness in schoolchildren. A total of 577 children aged 7-12 with myopia participated. The goal was to see which approach best controls eye growth and reduces the need for stronger prescriptions over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
atropine 0.01% eye drops
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical combination therapy to slow worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing their risk of severe eye problems later in life.
What could go wrong
The trial is completed but results are not yet widely reported, so the true benefit is unknown. The interventions require daily use, which may be hard for children to maintain long-term.
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Conditions
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Locations
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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