Violet Light for the Suppression of Myopia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age5-12
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

About this trial

The study explores the suppression of myopia via violet light.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Children must be between 5 to <13 years old.

Diagnosis of Myopia (ICD-10-CM Diagnosis

Myopia -1.00D to -6.00D spherical equivalent (SE) in both eyes

Astigmatism <=1.50D in both eyes

Disqualifiers

Current or previous use of bifocals, progressive addition lenses, or multi-focal contact lenses

Current or previous use of orthoK, rigid gas permeable, or other contact lenses being used to reduce myopia progression

Current or prior history of manifest strabismus, amblyopia, or nystagmus

Abnormality of cornea, lens, central retina, iris, or ciliary body

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Violet Light Lamp
  • White Light Lamp

Treatment groups

72 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups