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Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Jaeb Center for Health Research, the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group is a collaborative network of ophthalmologists and optometrists conducting pediatric eye care clinical research.

Kid  #1 has been enrolled into PEDIG's MTS2 study (funded by the NIH) at nearly all 18 sites across the US! Congratulati...
07/01/2026

Kid #1 has been enrolled into PEDIG's MTS2 study (funded by the NIH) at nearly all 18 sites across the US! Congratulations to the top 5 sites!

PEDIG plans to randomize ~350 myopic kids age 5 to

PEDIG is excited to announce that MTS2 is launched!!! Click on the NIH announcement to learn more! To compare the effect...
06/29/2026

PEDIG is excited to announce that MTS2 is launched!!!
Click on the NIH announcement to learn more!

To compare the effectiveness of ATROPINE 0.05% eye drops (manufactured by Imprimis Rx, a subsidiary of Harrow.) versus PLACEBO, and of H.A.L.T. MAX (provided by EssilorLuxottica) versus PLACEBO, and of COMBINED versus PLACEBO for slowing myopia progression in axial length (AL) over a two-year treatment period in children aged 5 to less than 12 years with SER myopia of 0.75D to 6.00D and at least 0.75D myopia in both principal meridians of each eye at the time of enrollment.

“Supporting rigorous clinical research reflects our commitment to scientific excellence and evidence generation,” said Olga Prenat, MSc Optom, FEAOO, EMBA, Global Head of Medical Affairs, EssilorLuxottica. Carl Spear, OD, MBA, FAAO, Chief Medical Officer NA EssilorLuxottica agreed, adding, “Is It is an honor for EssilorLuxottica to support the PEDIG study funded by the NIH. MTS2 has the potential to shape the future of pediatric myopia management.”

"Harrow is proud to support the NIH and PEDIG in advancing research that may help improve outcomes for children affected by progressive myopia,” said Mark L. Baum, Chief Executive Officer of Harrow.

PEDIG is excited to announce that MTS2 is launched!!! Click on the NIH announcement to learn more! To compare the effectiveness of ATROPINE 0.05% eye drops (manufactured by Imprimis Rx, a subsidiary of Harrow.) versus PLACEBO, and of H.A.L.T. MAX (provided by EssilorLuxottica) versus PLACEBO, and of...

If you're an eye doctor who wants to care for more kids, access ANDI, the free web-based app, by going to https://public...
05/18/2026

If you're an eye doctor who wants to care for more kids, access ANDI, the free web-based app, by going to https://public.jaeb.org/pedig/view/home with your your phone or your computer, and click on "PEDIG Amblyopia Navigator Decision-support Instrument (ANDI)!"

Get advice on testing visual acuity in children, learn refractive correction guidelines, and help us help kids with amblyopia!

To access the publication in JAMA Ophthalmology for the logic behind the app, go to https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2848367 .
This link includes a printable clinical flow chart & other clinical reference sheets!

To hear the JAMA Ophthalmology podcast with more information on ANDI from Dr. Allison Summers, go to https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/pages/jama-ophthalmology-author-interviews .

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