Can eye drops or special glasses stop Kids' myopia?

NCT ID NCT07176949

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests two types of atropine eye drops and special glasses with tiny lenslets to slow myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 3-6. About 508 kids will use one of these treatments nightly or daily. The goal is to see if these methods can prevent rapid worsening of eyesight and reduce the chance of severe myopia later in life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: atropine eye drops (0.01% and 0.05%) and spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide effective ways to slow myopia progression in very young children, reducing their risk of severe nearsightedness as adults.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 508 children, and results may not apply to all kids. Atropine drops can cause side effects like light sensitivity or blurry vision, and the special glasses may not be comfortable for all children.

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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.

MYOPIA PRE-MYOPIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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