Tiny drops, big savings: new study tests smaller eye drops for numbing

NCT ID NCT06636708

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special adaptor that makes smaller eye drops works as well as standard drops for numbing the eye. 56 adults received numbing drops in each eye—one with the standard bottle and the other with the Nanodropper adaptor. Researchers measured how numb each eye felt over 10 minutes. The goal is to see if using less medication can still be effective, potentially saving money and reducing waste.

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  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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