New laser eye surgery for nearsightedness falls short – study halted

NCT ID NCT05713253

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a new laser system called ELITA to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness and astigmatism in 96 adults aged 22 and older. The goal was to see if the system could safely improve vision without glasses or contacts. However, the trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hoopes, Durrie, Rivera Research, LLC

    Draper, Utah, 84020, United States

  • Stanford Eye Laser Center

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

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