Can bifocal contacts tame nearsightedness? new study digs deep

NCT ID NCT04080128

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how nearsightedness (myopia) gets worse over time and how soft bifocal contact lenses might help slow it. Researchers measured eye growth, light exposure, and pupil responses in 248 people who were already part of a larger lens study. The goal was to find out who benefits most from these lenses and understand how they work.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

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