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Disease
Refractive Errors
Active therapeutic pipelineEmerging research
2
Publications
11
Clinical trials
2
Related conditions
2021
Latest publication
Latest activity
betaRecent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this disease.
Research2020-12-01The Lancet. Global health
Global magnitude of visual impairment caused by uncorrected refractive errors in 2004.
Research2008-01-01Bulletin of the World Health Organization
What's happening now
An analyst briefing on current research, clinical, regulatory and industry activity surrounding this disease.
Executive briefingUpdating summary…Momentum: Low
Key developments
- 1 clinical trial expected to report results, the earliest in Q4 2027.
Major developments
Upcoming trial readoutImportant
Results expected Q4 20272026-03-06
Clinical milestoneWorth watching
Completed2026-05-15
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Results expected
Recently completed
Activity timeline2
- 2026-05-15ClinicalInvestigating Comparative Efficacy of Myopia Control Strategies and Genetic Underpinnings: A Randomized Controlled TrialCompleted
- 2026-03-06ClinicalCognitive Level Enhancement Through Vision Exams and Refraction: a Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess Impact of Near and Distance Spectacles on Reducing Rates of Cognitive Decline With Aging in Community Dwelling Older People in IndiaResults expected Q4 2027
Clinical trials
The current development programme across all trial phases.
Clinical programme
11
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4
Recently completed
Research activity
Key research shaping understanding of this disease, combining the latest publications with the most influential evidence.
Publications over time
20082021
Most influential
Recent publications
Major themes3
- Global Health2
- Global Burden of Disease1
- Visual Acuity1
Leading journals2
- Bulletin of the World Health Organization1
- The Lancet. Global health1
Leading researchers4
- Mariotti SP1
- Pascolini D1
- Pokharel GP1
- Resnikoff S1
Related conditions
Diseases frequently studied alongside this one. Number shows shared papers.
Reference
Authoritative identity, definition & identifiers.
Defined in MeSH
Deviations from the average or standard indices of refraction of the eye through its dioptric or refractive apparatus.
Identifiers
References & data sources
- Disease identity & definition — NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), public domain
- Clinical trials — ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Research activity — Europe PMC (EMBL-EBI) + OpenAlex-derived paper links
- Related entities are derived from literature co-mention (studied together) — associative, not causal.