The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser blended vision (LBV) works better than traditional monovision LASIK to correct presbyopia in adults aged 40 to 55 years. Presbyopia is an age-related condition that makes it hard to see things up close. The study will also evaluate the safety of both procedures. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does LBV improve distance, intermediate, and near vision at the same time after surgery? Is LBV as safe as traditional monovision LASIK? Researchers will compare laser blended vision to traditional monovision LASIK to see if LBV provides better overall vision after surgery. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to receive either laser blended vision or traditional monovision LASIK Have standard eye examinations before surgery Undergo LASIK surgery using the assigned method Return for follow-up visits at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery Complete vision tests and questionnaires about visual quality and satisfaction
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that causes difficulty seeing at near distance and often leads to visual fatigue and dependence on reading glasses. Corneal refractive surgery has become an option for presbyopia correction. Traditional monovision LASIK corrects one eye for distance and the other eye for near vision, but some people may experience reduced depth perception or visual discomfort. Laser blended vision (LBV) is a modified LASIK technique designed to increase depth of focus and improve vision at multiple distances while maintaining binocular visual function. However, high-quality randomized clinical trials comparing LBV with traditional monovision LASIK are limited. The purpose of this study is to compare the visual outcomes and safety of laser blended vision and traditional monovision LASIK in adults with presbyopia. This study is a single-center, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial. About 100 participants aged 40 to 55 years who are suitable for LASIK surgery will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned in a one-to-one ratio to receive either laser blended vision or traditional monovision LASIK. All surgeries will be performed using standard LASIK procedures by experienced surgeons. Participants will undergo routine eye examinations before surgery and will be followed after surgery at scheduled visits, including 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. The main evaluation will assess whether participants achieve good uncorrected distance, intermediate, and near vision at 6 months after surgery. Additional assessments will include refractive accuracy, visual quality, stereopsis, contrast sensitivity, patient-reported visual function, and safety outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
Laser blended vision LASIK is a refractive surgery technique for presbyopia correction. The dominant eye is corrected for distance vision, and the non-dominant eye is adjusted to mild myopia to improve near vision using a laser blended vision design.
Monovision LASIK is a refractive surgery technique in which the dominant eye is corrected for distance vision and the non-dominant eye is corrected for near vision to improve presbyopia.
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
RECRUITINGProportion of participants achieving target binocular visual acuity at multiple distances
Proportion of participants who achieve binocular uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA), and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) of 0.8 (logMAR 0.10) or better.
Time frame: 6 months after surgery
Binocular uncorrected visual acuity
Binocular uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA), and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) will be measured at scheduled follow-up visits.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Refractive accuracy after surgery
Refractive accuracy will be evaluated using the difference between achieved and target refraction and the proportion of eyes within predefined refractive ranges.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Refractive stability over time
Refractive stability will be assessed by changes in spherical equivalent during follow-up visits.
Time frame: Up to 6 months after surgery
Contrast sensitivity
Contrast sensitivity will be measured using a standardized contrast sensitivity testing system (CSV-1000, VectorVision, USA) at multiple spatial frequencies.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Stereoacuity
Stereoacuity will be measured using a standardized stereopsis test (Randot Stereo Test) at near distance to evaluate binocular visual function.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
NEI Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25)
Vision-related quality of life will be assessed using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI VFQ-25). The questionnaire includes multiple domains related to visual function and daily activities. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better visual function.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire
Visual symptoms will be assessed using the Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire, which evaluates the frequency, severity, and bothersome nature of visual disturbances such as glare, halos, starbursts, blur, and visual distortion. Responses are recorded on ordinal scales, and higher scores indicate worse visual quality.
Time frame: 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Spectacle independence
Spectacle independence will be assessed using a structured questionnaire evaluating the need for glasses or contact lenses for distance, intermediate, and near vision, as well as the frequency of use during daily activities. Higher levels of independence indicate better functional visual outcomes.
Time frame: 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Visual safety outcomes
Visual safety will be evaluated by changes in corrected distance visual acuity, including loss of one or more lines, loss of two or more lines, and calculation of the safety index.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Postoperative complications
Postoperative complications and adverse events will be recorded during follow-up, including corneal complications, inflammatory or infectious events and the need for additional treatment.
Time frame: From surgery to 6 months after surgery
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