Comparing myopia treatments for kids: glasses vs ortho-k
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to slow down nearsightedness in children: special glasses (defocus lenses), regular glasses, and orthokeratology contact lenses (worn overnight). It aims to find which works best for kids who have never worn glasses before.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 17 years old.
- Your child has nearsightedness (myopia) between -1.00 and -6.00 diopters, with low astigmatism (less than ±1.50 diopters).
- Your child has never worn glasses before and is ready to try one of the three treatments (regular glasses, special defocus glasses, or overnight contact lenses called ortho-k).
- You and your child are willing to follow all study visits, surveys, and cost tracking for the whole study.
- Your child has no history of eye surgery, crossed eyes (strabismus), lazy eye (amblyopia), or serious mental health conditions.
- Your child is not allergic to contact lenses or their cleaning solutions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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