Active clinical trials for "Refractive Errors"

This study seeks to evaluate the clinical performance of a recently released contact lens designed to correct astigmatism to an established contact lens that has historically been used in these patients.

Laser Insitu keratomileusis (LASIK) has become the most popular procedure for refractive error correction. Lasik flap creation is the first and critical step during LASIK surgery because of its consensual effect on a residual stromal bed, corneal biomechanics, and hence the future risk of ectasia⁴.In the current study, we compared the Visumax FSL flap thickness predictability, accuracy, and variability with the flap created by single-use Moria SBK microkeratome.

Demonstrate that wavefront-guided LASIK using measurements from the iDesign System is safe and effective for the treatment of Hyperopia.

The purpose of this study is to conduct a prospective clinical trial to compare conventional and WFG LASIK for enhancements on post-LASIK patients. Differences in safety, efficacy, visual quality, and refractive stability will also be compared during this study.

This research project will compare two methods of correcting refractive error (long or short-sightedness) with spectacle lenses. The primary outcome is the proportion of the population requiring spectacle correction who's needs are met through each scheme. Secondary outcomes are the cost effectiveness of these schemes and development of guidelines for identification of those amongst the population suitable for 'ready-made' spectacles. There are two sites involved in this research. Those with uncorrected refractive error will be identified by their distance vision. Those who have impaired vision (at least 20/40) which improves with spectacles will be invited to participate in this research. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. The first group will receive spectacles with full correction in both eyes and the second group will receive spectacles from a limited inventory. The two schemes will be compared by how many people continue to use the spectacles, vision with the new spectacles, change in the level of visual functioning and quality of life after wearing new spectacles for one month. At the one month visit, if the spectacles provided are not useful, one new pair of custom spectacles will be dispensed.

Testing the Safety and Acceptability of Using a Rewetting Drop with Contact Lenses

The purpose of this clinical study is to demonstrate the safety and performance of an investigational soft contact lens compared to a commercially available soft contact lens when worn in a daily wear modality.

The objective of this clinical investigation is to collect valid scientific safety and effectiveness data on the Acuity 200 (fluoroxyfocon A) Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens, manufactured from a newly developed rigid gas permeable material that is highly permeable to oxygen. The clinical performance data reported from this study is intended to be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) in support of a 510(k) premarket notification.

This study will evaluate the use of two different bifocal contact lens add powers to prevent further nearsighted progression in children ages 7 to 11 years old. It is theorized that the profile of the bifocal lenses will decrease the amount of change in nearsightedness that the children experience.

The purpose of this clinical trial is to demonstrate that wavefront-guided LASIK is safe and effective for the correction of myopic refractive errors.