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Refractive Surgery clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Refractive Surgery clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in China (3), United States (1), United Kingdom (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 3Countries
Newest Refractive Surgery clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Corneal Biomechanical Measurements to Guide Refractive Surgery | — | Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality | Recruiting | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Visual outcomes after cataract and refractive procedures | — | Bristol, England | Recruiting | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 0.05 D precision refraction to improve SMILE and FS‑LASIK vision | — | Nantong, Jiangsu | Recruiting | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Optimizing SMILE surgery for correcting vision problems | — | Nantong, Jiangsu and 1 other locations | Recruiting | May 21, 2025 |
| Comparing two laser ablation techniques for eye surgery | — | San Antonio, Texas | Recruiting | Sep 8, 2021 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Corneal Biomechanical Measurements to Guide Refractive Surgery
This study tests whether measurements of corneal stiffness from a steady-state device can help tailor refractive surgery for people with nearsightedness or astigmatism.
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Visual outcomes after cataract and refractive procedures
This project uses past clinical records to see how adults who had cataract surgery with an intraocular lens or refractive procedures fared in vision and refraction and to compare different IOLs and procedures.
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0.05 D precision refraction to improve SMILE and FS‑LASIK vision
This project will try using very fine (0.05 diopter) refraction measurements before SMILE or FS‑LASIK for adults 18–40 to see if they get sharper vision after surgery.
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Optimizing SMILE surgery for correcting vision problems
This study is testing if using a new system for SMILE eye surgery can help patients see better after the procedure compared to the traditional method.
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Comparing two laser ablation techniques for eye surgery
This study is testing which of two laser eye surgery techniques, wave-front optimized or topography-guided, helps people see better after surgery.
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Quick answers
How many Refractive Surgery clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in China (3 trials), United States (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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