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Comparison Between the SBK Microkeratome Versus Femtosecond Laser in Flap Creation During LASIK Surgery for Myopia

NCT05406973 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2023-03-20

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Summary

LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery worldwide. It has been shown to be safe and effective procedure with predictable results over long term follow ups. With the advancement of technology, sub-Bowman keratomileusis allows thin flap of approximately 100 microns thickness thus preserving thicker stromal bed as compared to conventional LASIK. The femtosecond laser corneal flap has th advantage of producing a flap of uniform thickness, adjustable flap diameter, relatively few complications. The disadvantages of this procedure is the high cost of surgery, development of bubbles in the corneal layer and anterior chamber which may affect pupil trackingduring the procedure. Despite the emergence of femtosecond laser-assisted flap creation, mechanical microkeratomes remain the preferred choice in the majority of developing countries. Recent studies have shown that SBK corneal flap has the same advantages as femtosecond laser flap regarding flap uniformity, regularity, and accuracy with less suction time and cost, but with its specific complications as well.

Conditions

  • Refractive Surgery

Interventions

DEVICE

SBK microkeratome versus femtosecond laser in flap creation

prospective comparative non randomized interventional clinical study

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Eyecare Center

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kasr El Aini Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yehia Salah El Din, MD · Professor of Ophthalmology, Kasr Al Aini

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-10-01
Primary Completion
2021-12-31
Completion
2021-12-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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