As someone who had worn glasses since she was 3 years old and often struggled with contacts, Courtney Burger was seeking a different option.
The ophthalmic assistant didn’t have to go far to find that option, as she found one right where she works – the Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI), where she was the first person to enroll in a trial intended for patients undergoing LASIK surgery to correct hyperopia (farsightedness) and hyperopic astigmatism.
“When I joined the refractive surgery team, I got to see how the benefits of LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures could help people with all types of refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism,” said Burger.
Ronald Krueger, MD, director of TEI, performed this first research procedure correcting farsightedness in Nebraska using the Teneo™ 317 model 2 laser. The trial is designed to see if the laser is as safe and effective as currently approved devices.
Burger worked closely with Dr. Krueger to ensure she understood what to expect immediately after her procedure and in the following weeks.
About the trial
Dr. Krueger and Brian Armstrong, MD, are enrolling adults aged 22 and older with the goal of evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vision correction surgery (LASIK) on this laser.
Study participation involves:
- LASIK eye surgery.
- Eye examinations with eye scans and imaging.
- Survey completion.
- Nine scheduled visits over 12 months.
Participation in this study is voluntary, and whether you participate or not will not affect the care you receive with Nebraska Medicine or any other provider.
Timeline: This study is scheduled to last until May 29. Truhlsen Eye Institute is looking to enroll up to 20 people with the potential for expansion if necessary.
How to enroll: If interested in participating in this study, scan the QR code or reach out to our clinical research team listed below. Current Truhlsen Eye Institute patients who qualify for this clinical trial will be invited to participate in the study.
IRB # 0181-24-CB
Collin Asheim by email or 402-559-1853; or Lisa Reid by email or 402-559-1851.