Can More Outdoor Play Prevent Nearsightedness in Preschoolers?
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This study tests whether changing outdoor play time can help prevent nearsightedness in preschool children. If your child is generally healthy and can cooperate with eye checkups, they might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a parent or guardian who can sign a form saying you understand the study and agree to join.
- Your child must be able to cooperate with eye exams and answering surveys.
- Your child cannot have crossed eyes, lazy eye, or any other eye or body condition that could change how their sight develops.
- Your child cannot be wearing special contact lenses (orthokeratology or rigid gas permeable) right now.
- Your child cannot be using other treatments to stop nearsightedness (like acupuncture, massage, medicines, or ear acupressure) while in the study.
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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