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An Evaluation of LASIK, SMILE and PRK Surgery in Physicians

Stanford University · NCT02576483

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 21–62 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
700
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
July 2015
Record last updated
October 23, 2024

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What the study is about

The principle investigator is evaluating self-reported quality of vision and quality of life in physicians undergoing LASIK, SMILE and PRK surgery.

Being studied: Questionnaire (QoV questionnaire)

Conditions: Nearsightedness; Farsightedness; Astigmatism

Eligibility criteria

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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.

Recruiting US locations

  • Byers Eye Institute at Stanford

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

    Site contact: Linda Schwartz, HS · 650-498-7020 · lschwartz@stanfordmed.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Linda Schwartz · 650 498-7020
  • Linda Schwartz
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