Does Undercorrection of Myopia Retard Myopia Progression Among Kindergarten Children?

KK Women's and Children's Hospital180 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to find out if undercorrection of myopia slow down the progression of myopia in kindergarten children.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

180

Conditions

Refractive Error - Myopia

Interventions

cyclopentolateDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 6 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children of chinese descent aged 5 - 6yrs 2. Refractive error of -1.00 to -3.00Ds 3. Less than 1.50 astigmatism in each eye. (No oblique axis) 4. Visual acuity is 6/6 or better in both eyes. 5. No binocular problems, no anisometropia \>1.50D 6. Will be staying in S'pore for at least 2 years. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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