Using SMILE to correct high myopia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) for correcting high myopia, specifically in patients with refractive errors greater than -7.75 diopters. The procedure involves creating and extracting a lenticule from the cornea using a femtosecond laser, which aims to provide rapid visual recovery with minimal discomfort. The study will monitor long-term visual and refractive outcomes, assess the stability of results, and identify any rare complications or side effects associated with the procedure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adults
* myopia more than -7.75 D
* refractive stability more than 1 year

Exclusion Criteria:

* corneal irregular astigmatism
* ectatic conditions

Where it's running

• Center for Refractive Surgery
  Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Suphi Taneri, MD
• Email: taneri@refraktives-zentrum.de
• Phone: +492519877890

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.