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New Treatment Algorithm to Reduce Spherical Aberration After LASIK Correction for Myopia

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of a New Treatment Algorithm for Wavefront-Guided Lasik Correction of Myopic Refractive Errors

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01988415
Enrollment
26
Registered
2013-11-20
Start date
2013-11-30
Completion date
2014-07-31
Last updated
2016-02-05

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Conditions

Astigmatism, Myopia

Brief summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to demonstrate that treatments generated by an investigational algorithm reduces spherical aberration compared to currently available iDesign treatments.

Detailed description

Post-LASIK induction of spherical aberration is currently among the most prominent challenges for refractive surgery. The presence of significant spherical aberration in the visual system results in reduced contrast sensitivity, visual symptoms such as glare and halos, and night myopia or the induction of myopia under low lighting (larger pupil size). A modified Treatment Planning Software (TPS) VSS-Rx1 OPM software has been developed that uses a modified algorithm (software that designs the LASIK treatment profile) to limit the induction of postoperative spherical aberration. Commercially available software used to calculate the LASIK treatment profile was used in one eye (active comparator \[i.e., control\]) and VSS-Rx1 OPM software was used in the fellow eye (experimental). Subjects were masked to the use of either the commercially available or VSS-Rx1 OPM software.

Interventions

DEVICEVSS-Rx1 OPM vs Commercial iDesign Treatment

Commercially available iDesign treatment planning software used to calculate the LASIK treatment profile vs VSS-Rx1 OPM (includes a modified algorithm designed to reduce the induction of postoperative spherical aberration).

Sponsors

Abbott Medical Optics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female at least 18 years of age at the time of preoperative exam * Best Spectacle Corrected Visual Acuity (BSCVA) of 20/20 or better * Demonstration of refractive stability * Anticipated postoperative stromal bed thickness of at least 250 microns * Willing and able to return for all study examinations

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant, breast-feeding, or intend to become pregnant over the course of the study * Concurrent use of topical or systemic medications that may impair healing * History of prior intraocular or corneal surgery, active ophthalmic disease, or other ocular abnormality * Evidence of keratoconus, corneal irregularity, or abnormal topography in the operative eye(s) * Known sensitivity or inappropriate responsiveness to any of the medications used in the postoperative course

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Postoperative Spherical Aberration3 monthsPrimary Efficacy Outcome Measure: mean spherical aberration of eyes treated with the VSS-Rx1 OPM treatment planning software compared to that of eyes treated with the commercial iDesign treatment planning software.
Percentage of Eyes Losing More Than 2 Lines of Best-corrected Distance Visual Acuity3 MonthsPrimary Safety Outcome Measure: percentage of eyes losing more than 2 lines of best-corrected distance visual acuity

Countries

Colombia

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
VSS-Rx1 OPM vs Commercial iDesign Treatment
Commercially available software used to calculate the LASIK treatment profile in one eye (active comparator \[i.e., control\]) and investigational software (includes a modified algorithm designed to reduce the induction of postoperative spherical aberration) in the fellow eye (experimental).
26
Total26

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVSS-Rx1 OPM vs Commercial iDesign Treatment
Age, Continuous29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6
Region of Enrollment
Colombia
26 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 260 / 26
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 260 / 26

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Postoperative Spherical Aberration

Primary Efficacy Outcome Measure: mean spherical aberration of eyes treated with the VSS-Rx1 OPM treatment planning software compared to that of eyes treated with the commercial iDesign treatment planning software.

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The analysis population was all evaluable eyes.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Commercial iDesign Treatment Planning SoftwareMean Postoperative Spherical Aberration0.069 µmStandard Deviation 0.092
VSS-Rx1 OPM Treatment Planning SoftwareMean Postoperative Spherical Aberration0.016 µmStandard Deviation 0.108
Primary

Percentage of Eyes Losing More Than 2 Lines of Best-corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Primary Safety Outcome Measure: percentage of eyes losing more than 2 lines of best-corrected distance visual acuity

Time frame: 3 Months

Population: The analysis population was all evaluable eyes.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Commercial iDesign Treatment Planning SoftwarePercentage of Eyes Losing More Than 2 Lines of Best-corrected Distance Visual Acuity0 percentage of eyes
VSS-Rx1 OPM Treatment Planning SoftwarePercentage of Eyes Losing More Than 2 Lines of Best-corrected Distance Visual Acuity0 percentage of eyes

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026