Hyperopia
MONDO:0004891A refractive error in which rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus behind the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too short from front to back. It is also called farsightedness because the near point is more distant than it is in emmetropia with an equal amplitude of accommodation. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Also known as: hypermetropia
37 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 27 tagged with Hyperopia itself.
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Which lens is better? study puts two soft contacts to the test
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of soft contact lenses to see which one people liked better for vision and comfort. 52 adults who wear contacts took part. They rated the lenses on a scale from 0 to 100. The goal was to find out if one lens performed better in everyday use.
Sponsor: CooperVision, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Contact lens study checks how well they work for nearsighted and farsighted people
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how well contact lenses perform and how comfortable people find them. It included 36 adults who already wear soft contact lenses and have nearsightedness or farsightedness. Participants wore the lenses and had their vision tested after 10 hours.
Sponsor: CooperVision International Limited (CVIL) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Which contact lens wins? study compares two popular multifocals for aging eyes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of soft multifocal contact lenses (Proclear 1 Day and Clariti 1 Day) to see which one people liked better. 67 adults who already wore contact lenses and needed reading glasses tried both lenses and rated their overall satisfaction. The goal was to he…
Sponsor: CooperVision International Limited (CVIL) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New contact lens study tests better comfort for astigmatism sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of soft contact lenses—Myday Sphere and Myday Toric—in 32 people who already wear spherical lenses but have low astigmatism. Participants wore each lens type for one week and rated comfort on a 0-100 scale. The goal was to see if the toric lens offers …
Sponsor: CooperVision International Limited (CVIL) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Better vision for aging eyes: new lenses tackle two problems at once
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested new multifocal contact lenses designed for people with both presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) and astigmatism (blurry vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea). 95 habitual contact lens wearers wore the lenses for 30 days, and researchers measured ho…
Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New lens implant aims to restore clear sight for nearsighted and farsighted adults
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special lens implant (EVO+ Visian ICL) in 47 adults to correct or reduce nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and age-related reading problems (presbyopia). The lens was placed inside the eye to improve vision at all distances without removing the nat…
Sponsor: Staar Surgical Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New contact lens study sees clearly for presbyopia patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different multifocal contact lenses in 106 people with presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it hard to see up close. Participants wore each lens for a week to see how well they could see at different distances. The goal was to compare the performa…
Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Eye exercises show promise for better vision without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a program of eye exercises could improve visual function and quality of life in 40 adults with refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Participants did 20-minute sessions three times a week for eight weeks, plus home exerc…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New device aims to sharpen cataract surgery results for prior laser patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a device called IOLMASTER 700 TK to see if it can more accurately measure the eye's curvature in people who had laser vision correction and now need cataract surgery. Researchers compared four different lens calculation methods in 155 adults. The goal was to imp…
Sponsor: Advanced Vision Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Computer model could make eye surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a virtual eye model system (VEMoS) to help personalize cataract and refractive surgery. Researchers collected eye measurements from over 500 participants, including those having surgery and those with healthy eyes. The goal was to find which measuremen…
Sponsor: Vissum, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC