New UV laser could make LASIK safer and more precise

NCT ID NCT07036835

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Alcon Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new ultraviolet femtosecond laser for creating corneal flaps during LASIK surgery to correct refractive errors. About 128 participants in Australia will receive LASIK using either the new UV laser or an existing infrared laser. The main goal is to check how safe and accurate the new laser is by measuring flap thickness and any side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: WaveLight Ultraviolet Femtosecond Laser (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safer, more precise way to create corneal flaps during LASIK, potentially improving vision correction outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an early safety study with only 128 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include flap complications or vision loss, though these are monitored closely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myopia refractive error

As listed by the trial registrant

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

REFRACTIVE ERRORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

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Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

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