Electronic Spectacles Versus Low Dose Atropine in Young Myopes
Myopia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Myopia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The subject must be between 6 and 13 years of age (inclusive). The subject must appear able and willing to adhere to the instructions set forth in the clinical protocol. The guardian of a minor under 18 years old must read and sign the STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT and be provided a copy of the form. The subject under 18 years old must be willing to assent to the STATEMENT OF INFORMED CONSENT. Spherical component of refraction in the range of -0.50 to -10.00 DS in each eye. Refractive cylinder less than or equal to 2.00 DC in each eye (minus cylinder format). Best corrected distance VA of at least 20/25 in each eye. Exclusion Criteria: Currently pregnant or lactating History of severe dry eye, strabismus, or amblyopia Any systemic disease (e.g., Sjögren's Syndrome), allergies, infectious disease (e.g., hepatitis, tuberculosis), contagious immunosuppressive diseases (e.g., HIV), autoimmune disease (e.g., diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis), or other diseases, by self-report, which are known to interfere with the participation in the study at the investigator's discretion. Use of systemic or ocular medications (e.g., chronic steroid use) that are known to interfere with vision and ocular accommodation at the investigator's discretion. Any previous, or planned (during the course of the study) ocular surgery (e.g., radial keratotomy, PRK, LASIK, strabismus surgery etc.) or orthokeratology Any active ocular infection. Any accommodative or binocular anomalies including amblyopia. Any physical or mental developmental delay. Any relevant ocular or systemic condition deemed unacceptable by the investigator that may negatively impact the subject's performance or ability to successfully complete the study (at the investigator's discretion) Anisometropia greater than 1.50D
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Clinical prototype (CP1) device
CP1 and 0.01% atropine
0.01% atropine
15 subjects will be randomly assigned to use the eSpectacle Clinical Prototype (CP1) device 2 hours per day, at least 6 days per week. Standard single vision correction will be used during other waking hours. The eSpectacle clinical prototype (CP1) device consists of a clear 15° central aperture and projects +9.00D defocused micro-LED lights onto the peripheral retina.
15 subjects will be randomly assigned to use the eSpectacle Clinical Prototype (CP1) device 2 hours per day, at least 6 days per week, in addition to nightly instillation of one drop of 0.01% atropine. Standard single vision correction will be used during other waking hours. The eSpectacle clinical prototype (CP1) device consists of a clear 15° central aperture and projects +9.00D defocused micro-LED lights onto the peripheral retina. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication which can be used for dilation and cycloplegia and has been evaluated for slowing the progression of myopia.
15 subjects will be randomly assigned to nightly instillation of one drop of 0.01% atropine without use of the eSpectacle clinical prototype (CP1) device. Standard single vision correction will be used during waking hours. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication which can be used for dilation and cycloplegia and has been evaluated for slowing the progression of myopia.