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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
NameTimeMethod
Uncorrected visual acuity
Best corrected visual acuity
Best spectacle correction
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
IOP
Corneal thickness
Corneal wavefront aberrations

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus Sygehus NBG

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Aarhus C, Denmark

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