Delaying Nearsightedness Onset in Children
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops can prevent or slow down nearsightedness in children ages 6–11 who don't yet need glasses. The goal is to keep children's vision stable and reduce their need for corrective lenses as they grow.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 11 years old with vision that is normal or very slightly blurry (not yet nearsighted)
- Child has no significant differences in eye focus between the two eyes
- Child has no eye diseases, previous eye surgery, or eye alignment problems (crossed eyes)
- Child is willing and able to use artificial tear drops at least 90% of the time during a 2–4 week test period
- Child has no serious health conditions that affect eye focusing (like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or Down syndrome)
- Child has never been treated with atropine drops or special contact lenses to control nearsightedness
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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