New light field device could revolutionize eye exams

NCT ID NCT06583954

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Daniela Nosch Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new prototype device that uses light field technology to measure vision problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness. Researchers compared its accuracy to standard methods in 120 healthy adults. The goal was to see if this new approach could reliably determine eyeglass prescriptions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lightfield technology device (CREAL prototype)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a faster, more convenient way to measure eyeglass prescriptions without traditional trial frames or phoropters.
What could go wrong: This is an early proof-of-concept study with a prototype, so the device may not be as accurate as current methods. It only tested healthy adults with a limited range of vision problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

refractive error

As listed by the trial registrant

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

REFRACTIVE ERROR CORRECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Insititute of Optometry, FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Olten, 4600, Switzerland
Institute of Optometry, FHNW

Olten, Canton of Solothurn, 4600, Switzerland

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