New device tricks eyes into thinking they're looking far away while reading

NCT ID NCT06995911

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a device that makes reading feel like looking at something far away, to prevent myopia in children aged 6-12 who are at risk. Eighty kids will use the device for at least an hour daily during homework, and researchers will compare their eye changes to a group doing normal reading. The goal is to see if the device can reduce the chance of becoming nearsighted.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual Far-sight Reading Device
What this could lead to: If it works, this device could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent or slow myopia in children by making reading feel like looking far away.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 children. The device may not prevent myopia, could cause eye strain, or children may not use it as directed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOPIA PRE-MYOPIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center
RECRUITING

Shanghai, China

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