School program to prevent nearsightedness in children
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests a school-based program to help prevent nearsightedness (myopia) in children who are not yet nearsighted but have a higher risk of developing it. It uses a simple, non-invasive method called auricular acupressure, which involves placing small seeds on the ear, to see if it can keep eyes healthy and reduce the chance of needing glasses.
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Who can take part
- Your child is in grades 1 through 4 at a participating primary school.
- Your child has some farsightedness (hyperopia) that is considered insufficient, meaning it is lower than expected for their age, which increases the risk of becoming nearsighted.
- Your child does not have eye conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye).
- Your child has not received any treatment to prevent nearsightedness in the past 3 months.
- Your child has no skin sensitivity or ear problems that would make ear acupressure unsuitable.
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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