Comparing home vision tests to traditional office vision tests in children with myopia

Comparing a Home Vision Self-Assessment Test to Office-Based Snellen Visual Acuity in Myopic Children

This study tests if a home vision test works as well as a traditional office test for kids with nearsightedness to see if it can help make checking their eyesight easier.

Quick facts

• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Ages: N/A to 18 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: South Valley University (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Qina)
• Trial ID: NCT06529367 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a home vision self-assessment test compared to the traditional office-based Snellen visual acuity test in children with myopia. The study focuses on children aged 18 years or younger who have completed both the home and office-based visual acuity tests. By assessing visual acuity through home testing, the study seeks to provide insights into remote monitoring and triaging of visual impairments, which can alleviate the burden on healthcare facilities. The findings could enhance the understanding of home-based vision assessments and their role in managing pediatric myopia.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 18 years or younger who have completed both home and office-based visual acuity tests.

Not a fit: Patients with severe visual impairments (20/125 or worse) or significant ocular or systemic diseases may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve access to vision screening for myopic children, allowing for timely interventions and better management of visual health.

How similar studies have performed: While home vision assessments are increasingly utilized, this specific comparison of home tests to office-based assessments in myopic children is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≤ 18 years.
* Both sexes.
* Patients who completed the home visual acuity test and have a subsequent office-based visual acuity test.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Last in-office visual acuity of 20/125 or worse in both eyes (to allow for a buffer of at least 2 lines of vision from the upper limit of 20/200 on the home vision assessment).
* Lack of access to MyChart.
* History of keratopathy, cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, neuro-ophthalmic disease, or other eye diseases.
* History of ophthalmic surgery or trauma.
* History of systemic diseases.
* Severe psychological or psychiatric diseases.

Where this trial is running

Qina

• South Valley University — Qina, Egypt (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed A Amer, MD

Conditions Home Vision; Office-Based Snellen Visual Acuity; Myopic Children