Which laser eye surgery gives better vision? new study compares SMILE and LASEK
NCT ID NCT07260786
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 100 people with low-to-moderate nearsightedness who chose either SMILE or LASEK laser eye surgery. Researchers measured contrast sensitivity and eye-brain signals to see how visual quality changed after surgery. The goal was to understand how age affects results and how the eyes and brain work together after these procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SMILE and LASEK surgical procedures
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best laser eye surgery for different age groups to improve visual quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to changes in practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200072, China
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