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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital microcoria keratoconus presbyopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospital Antwerp (UZA)

    Antwerp, Belgium

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  • Visser Contactlenzen Brunssum

    Brunssum, Netherlands

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