Laser breakthrough: new procedure aims to zap away nearsightedness
NCT ID NCT01638390
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Phase 1 trial tested the VisuMax femtosecond laser to correct nearsightedness (myopia) in 357 adults aged 22 and older. The procedure removes a small lens-shaped piece of the cornea to reshape the eye and improve vision. Researchers measured how well the treatment reduced the need for glasses, with targets for accuracy and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
VisuMax femtosecond laser (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this laser procedure could offer a safe and effective way to reduce or eliminate nearsightedness, potentially reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial, so results are preliminary. Risks include under- or over-correction, infection, or vision loss, though safety targets were set low.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Davis Duehr Dean
Madison, Wisconsin, 53717, United States
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Discover Vision Centers
Leawood, Kansas, 66211, United States
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Dishler Laser Institute
Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, United States
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Vance Thompson Vision
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57108, United States