Pilot Study on the Safety of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses with Opaque Non-Refractive Features for Managing Myopia in Children: A Randomized Trial - Summary - MDSpire

Pilot Study on the Safety of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses with Opaque Non-Refractive Features for Managing Myopia in Children: A Randomized Trial

  • By

  • Ravi C. Bakaraju

  • Jennie Diec

  • Daniel Tilia

  • Klaus Ehrmann

  • Ranjay Chakraborty

  • April 22, 2026

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Objective:

To assess the safety and feasibility of daily disposable contact lenses with opaque non-refractive features in managing myopia in children.

Key Findings:
  • No adverse events or significant changes in visual acuity were reported.
  • Axial-length trajectories varied among participants, with some showing reduced elongation with the test lens, indicating potential effectiveness.
  • Overall comfort with the lenses was acceptable.
Interpretation:

The study suggests that the opaque-feature lenses do not worsen eye growth, indicating potential for further research into their efficacy in myopia management.

Limitations:
  • Small sample size and protocol deviations may limit generalizability.
  • Potential misassignment of lens wear between eyes could affect results.
  • Non-cycloplegic measurements may impact accuracy of axial length assessments.
Conclusion:

The pilot study indicates safety for the opaque-feature lenses, supporting the need for larger randomized trials to confirm efficacy.

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