Can cheap eye drops stop Kids' nearsightedness after cataract surgery?

NCT ID NCT07364370

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops (0.05%) can slow down worsening nearsightedness in children aged 1 to 7 who have had cataract surgery with an artificial lens implant. Fifty children will receive the drops for 12 months, and researchers will measure changes in their eye prescription and eye length. The goal is to find an affordable way to prevent severe nearsightedness after pediatric cataract surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Atropine 0.05% eye drops
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost way to control worsening nearsightedness in children after cataract surgery, reducing the need for strong glasses or further procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 children, so results may not apply to everyone. Atropine can cause light sensitivity, blurry vision, and allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract intraocular lymphoma myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

IOL IMPLANTATION MYOPIA PROGRESSION PEDIATRIC CATARACT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University

Cairo, 11965, Egypt

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