New glasses aim to stop kids' eyesight from getting worse

NCT ID NCT03623074

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: SightGlass Vision, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

JUVENILE MYOPIA

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

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