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Early Intervention for Premyopic Children
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this research project is to add evidence of pharmacological (0.01% atropine) and optical (Defocus Integrated Multiple Segments spectacle lenses) approaches for myopia prevention among premyopic preschoolers, which may contribute to a better understanding of the intervention strategy for myopia control in premyopic children.
Official title: Early Intervention for Premyopic Children: A Comparison Study of Defocus Integrated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lenses, 0.01% Atropine and Usual Care for Myopia Prevention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
240
Start Date
2024-10-06
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2025-06-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
MiyoSmart Spectacles
No power in the central optic zone of DIMS lens for premyopic children with normal vision. Before entering elementary school, eligible preschoolers are asked to wear the DIMS spectacles after kindergarten hours and during weekends and holidays. After entering elementary school, full-time mode wearing of DIMS spectacles is required.
0.01% atropine
daily use of non-preservative 0.01% atropine eye drop for each eye over the study period.
Locations (1)
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
Yilan, Taiwan, Taiwan