New glasses aim to stop kids' eyesight from getting worse

NCT ID NCT03623074

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

Summary

This 3-year study tests whether a new type of spectacle lens can slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 10. A total of 266 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard lenses, and researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription strength. The goal is to find a safe, easy way to control myopia without contact lenses or other treatments.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

novel spectacle lens design

What this could lead to

If successful, these lenses could offer a simple, non-invasive way to slow worsening nearsightedness in children, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 266 children, so results may not apply to all. The lenses might not slow myopia significantly, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Eyecare, PC

    Raytown, Missouri, 64133, United States

  • Center for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

  • Dept of Clinical Research, South Shore Eye Care, LLP

    Wantagh, New York, 11793, United States

  • Dunes Eye Consultants

    Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 57049, United States

  • Eye Associates of Northeast Louisiana (DBA Haik Humble Eye Center) Research Dept

    West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States

  • Golden Optometric Group

    Whittier, California, 90606, United States

  • Kannarr Eye Care

    Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States

  • SUNY School of Optometry

    New York, New York, 10036, United States

  • Sabal Eye Care

    Longwood, Florida, 32779, United States

  • Sacco Eye Group

    Vestal, New York, 13850, United States

  • Total Eye Care

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

  • University of Houston College of Optometry

    Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

  • Visual Performance Center

    Pensacola, Florida, 32503, United States

  • William J Bogus, OD, FAAO

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States