Pinhole contact lens aims to sharpen sight for two eye conditions
NCT ID NCT07559188
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a special contact lens that has a tiny pinhole built in. The idea is that the pinhole helps focus light better, improving vision for people with presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) or keratoconus (a cone-shaped cornea). Sixteen adults will try the lens for a single session to see if it reduces blur and eye distortions. This is a very early test to see if the concept works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
NOA lens type 2 (scleral contact lens with integrated pinhole aperture)
What this could lead to
If it works, this lens could offer a non-surgical way to improve near and distance vision for people with presbyopia or keratoconus.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 16 people. The lens is a prototype, and it may not work for everyone or cause discomfort.
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University Hospital Antwerp (UZA)
Antwerp, Belgium
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Visser Contactlenzen Brunssum
Brunssum, Netherlands
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