Battle of the lenses: which contact lens best fights childhood nearsightedness?
NCT ID NCT06148870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests two different contact lenses designed to slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 11. Each child wears one type of lens on each eye for six months, then switches, so researchers can compare how well each lens controls eye growth and vision changes over a year. The goal is to find which lens is more effective at preventing eyesight from getting worse.
What this could mean
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Active substance
special contact lenses (myopia control lenses)
What this could lead to
If one lens works better, it could offer a more effective way to slow down worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing their need for stronger glasses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The lenses might not slow myopia significantly or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Essilor R&D Centre Singapore
Singapore, Singapore