A Comparison of PRK and LASIK for Correction of Myopia
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Myopia
- Registration Number
- NCT00404105
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Brief Summary
The study compares the precision and accuracy of two laser refractive techniques, PRK and LASIK, for correction of nearsightedness between -6 and -8 diopters.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- spherical equivalent subjective refraction between -6.00 and -8.00 diopters
- age between 18 and 49 years
- desire for having laser refractive surgery
Exclusion Criteria
- present or past eye disease excluding myopia
- pregnant or lactating woman
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Uncorrected visual acuity Best corrected visual acuity Best spectacle correction
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method IOP Corneal thickness Corneal wavefront aberrations
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What are the molecular mechanisms underlying PRK and LASIK for myopia correction in NCT00404105?
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus Sygehus NBG
🇩🇰Aarhus C, Denmark
Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus Sygehus NBG🇩🇰Aarhus C, Denmark