Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Study of Cycloplegic Refraction and Subjective Refraction With Fogging in School Age Children
Lead Sponsor:
Singapore National Eye Centre
Collaborating Sponsors:
Singapore Eye Research Institute
Conditions:
Myopia
Refractive Error
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-13 years
Brief Summary
A thorough ophthalmic examination of a child must include a refraction and this is often done with cycloplegia. In our study, we aim to determine at which age group a non-cycloplegic refraction techni...
Detailed Description
The accommodative response in young phakic patients has been known to result in over-estimation of myopia and subsequently inappropriate prescriptions. Therefore, the rationale for cycloplegia is to i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- As part of the ophthalmic evaluation, will undergo non-cycloplegic and cycloplegic refraction.
- Informed consent has been obtained from a parent or guardian.
- Aged between 4 years and 13 years old.
- Able to cooperate with examination(s) as stated.
Exclusion
- Known allergy or adverse reaction to cyclopentolate.
- Unable to cooperate with examination(s) stated.
- Parent or guardian objection.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00347347
Start Date
February 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
May 12 2010
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Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore, Singapore, 168751