Quality of Vision and Quality of Life With LASIK

March 17, 2024 updated by: Edward E. Manche

Patient Quality of Vision and Quality of Life With LASIK Surgery

The investigators are administering a validated questionnaire looking at patient reported quality of life and quality of vision after LASIK surgery

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of any functional limitations and their associated factors at one, three, six, and twelve months after LASIK surgery and finally the level of patient satisfaction, including the prevalence of any dissatisfaction and its associated factors at one, three, six and twelve months following LASIK surgery using two questionnaires.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

49

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Palo Alto, California, United States, 94303
        • Stanford Eye Laser Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults over the age of 21 with healthy eyes and nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Are aged 21 years or older.
  • 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 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 ectactic eye disorders.
  • Patients with autoimmune diseases.
  • Patients who are pregnant or nursing.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Quality of Vision after LASIK surgery
Questionnaire
Patient questionnaire

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Quality of Vision and Quality of Life Questionnaires after LASIK Surgery
Time Frame: 12 months
Patients will complete questionnaires preoperatively and postoperatively at month twelve.
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Edward E Manche, MD, Stanford University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 6, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 10, 2014

First Posted (Estimated)

June 11, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 19, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 17, 2024

Last Verified

March 1, 2024

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 30301

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