Flap Sliding to Treat Post-LASIK Striae

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: LASIK Complication Management

• Registration Number: NCT04055337
• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Brief Summary

This study assessed the efficacy and safety of a simple, noninvasive "flap sliding" technique for managing flap striae following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Included eyes underwent flap sliding 1-2 days after surgery, which involved using a cellulose sponge to gently slide the flap perpendicular to the striae. The flap was not lifted during the procedure. Thirteen of 14 eyes were successfully managed with flap sliding. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (DVA) improved in all patients 1 day after flap sliding, with 11 eyes having a corrected DVA of 20/25 or better. Complications following flap sliding occurred in 2 eyes. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it demonstrates a simple, noninvasive technique for managing flap striae that develop during early post-LASIK epithelial healing.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2018-06-30
• Study Completion: 2018-06-30
• Status Verified: 2019-08
• Study First Submitted: 2019-08-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-08-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-08-10
• Study First Posted: 2019-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2019-08-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 14

Inclusion Criteria

Significant flap striae in the visual zone within 2 days following microkeratome LASIK.

Exclusion Criteria

• striae 2 days after surgery
• visually insignificant striae

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
UDVA	1 day	Uncorrected distance visual acuity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alforsan eye center; 🇪🇬 Assiut, Egypt