An Evaluation of LASIK, SMILE and PRK Surgery in Physicians (NCT02576483) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Evaluation of LASIK, SMILE and PRK Surgery in Physicians
United States700 participantsStarted 2015-07
Plain-language summary
The principle investigator is evaluating self-reported quality of vision and quality of life in physicians undergoing LASIK, SMILE and PRK surgery.
Who can participate
Age range21 Years – 62 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria.
* 21 years or older.
* A physician or medical student.
* Have the ability to give informed consent.
* Speak and read English fluently.
* Have not previously had any form of refractive surgery, including prior LASIK or cataract surgery.
* May benefit from increased spectacle independence.
* Have been determined to be a good candidate for the LASIK, SMILE or PRK procedure based on the investigator's assessment of medical and ophthalmic health, general cognitive function, and physical and social limitations.
* Have a treatment target of bilateral emmetropia.
* Express willingness and potential ability to return for all follow-up examinations through the 12-month follow-up exam under the care of the treating investigator.
* Are not enrolled in any other research study.
Exclusion criteria.
* Subjects under the age of 21.
* Patients with excessively thin corneas.
* Patients with topographic evidence of keratoconus.
* Patients with ectatic eye disorders.
* Patients with autoimmune diseases.
* Patients who are pregnant or nursing.
What they're measuring
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Self-reported quality of vision and quality of life questionnaire