LASIK vs SMILE Eye Surgery for Vision Correction

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMajid Moshirfar, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Hoopes Vision

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study evaluates differences in postoperative visual outcomes between patients receiving Topography-Guided LASIK in one eye and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction in the other eye.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people aged 22-50 with near-sightedness or astigmatism, having a stable prescription that hasn't changed much in the last year. They should not have had previous eye surgeries, significant dry eyes, keratoconus, or certain other eye conditions. Pregnant women and those with uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune diseases are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 22 and 50 years old.

My eyesight prescription has been stable for the last year.

BCVA of 20/20 or better in each eye

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Exclusion Criteria

I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, nor plan to become pregnant during the study.

I do not have uncontrolled diabetes, unstable blood pressure, or unstable autoimmune conditions.

The Principal Investigator has determined the subject not to be a good candidate for the study

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Participant Groups

The study compares visual outcomes of two types of laser eye surgery: Topography Guided LASIK on one eye and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction on the other. Each participant receives both procedures, one per eye, to see which provides better vision postoperatively.

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Topography-Guided LASIKActive Control1 Intervention

Subjects receive Topography-Guided LASIK surgery on one eye.

Group II: Small Incision Lenticule ExtractionActive Control1 Intervention

Subjects receive Small Incision Lenticule Extraction surgery on one eye.