Testing a New Eye Drop for Children's Lazy Eye
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new eye medication (echothiophate) can help children with amblyopia—commonly called lazy eye—who have stopped improving with their current atropine treatment. The goal is to see if this medication can strengthen vision in the weaker eye.
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Who can take part
- Child or teen between 3 and 18 years old with amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Currently using atropine eye drops at least twice a week, with no recent vision improvement
- Weaker eye vision between 20/40 and 20/100; stronger eye vision 20/30 or better
- Wearing glasses prescribed by a special eye exam (cycloplegic refraction) done within the last 6 months
- No serious eye problems like cataracts, scars, or retinal disease that could interfere with treatment
- No other medical or developmental conditions that would make it hard to follow the study or measure progress
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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