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.

myopia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200072, China