NEI launches clinical trial testing therapies that slow childhood myopia progression

Published on June 25, 2026

the National Eye Institute The NEI has launched a multicenter clinical trial to evaluate whether specialized eyeglasses, atropine 0.05% eye drops, or a combination of the two can slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children.

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