VR games may beat eye patches for lazy eye treatment
NCT ID NCT05732467
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested whether virtual reality training could help children aged 4–7 with mild to moderate amblyopia (lazy eye) see better. 90 children were split into two groups: one used VR vision training software, and the other wore an eye patch for 2 hours daily. Researchers compared how much each child's vision improved to see if VR is a more effective and safer option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- visual function training software (model: SJ-JRS2021) delivered via virtual reality
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective alternative to eye patching for treating lazy eye in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 90 children, so results may not apply to all ages or severities. VR training may not be better than patching and could cause side effects like eye strain or dizziness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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