Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)

Eliminate your need for reading glasses with CK.
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is the first non-laser vision correction procedure designed specifically for people over 40. CK treats farsightedness and has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of presbyopia. It is safe, convenient and minimally invasive.

What if...
you could reduce your dependence on reading glasses -
those unwelcome reminders that age is catching up with you?
you could enjoy your morning paper without squinting?
you could read a menu without difficulty?
you could work on the computer without headaches?
there was a vision correction procedure that did not involve cutting or a laser?

We’d like to introduce you to CK — a new vision procedure that can help decrease your dependence on glasses and restore your near vision.

Can CK Help You?
CK is best suited for those who are over 40 years of age and who had good vision until they reached their forties. CK has been approved by the FDA for patients over 40 who want to improve their near vision After a thorough eye exam you and your doctor will determine if CK is an option for you.

About CK
CK is an exciting option for patients over 40 who want to have clear vision without the use of reading glasses. Even for those with perfect vision, the eye's ability to see closer objects begins to decrease at about age 40 and typically grows progressively worse with age. CK has been found to successfully restore the ability to see close-up or read small print in people over 40.

CK, short for Conductive Keratoplasty, is designed to treat near vision using the controlled release of radiofrequency energy, instead of a laser or blade, to reshape the cornea. Because CK does not involve cutting or lasers, the procedure can be conveniently performed in an office setting or refractive surgery suite using only eye drop anesthesia. CK is a safe, minimally invasive and convenient procedure.

Surgery Day
The CK procedure itself takes only a few minutes and is virtually painless. A topical anesthetic eye drop is applied to the eye, and then the doctor marks the intended treatment spots in a ring pattern on the cornea. Using the tiny probe thinner than a strand of human hair, the doctor applies radio waves in a circular pattern to shrink small areas of corneal tissue. The circular shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band of tissue, which, much like the tightening of a belt, makes the curve of the cornea steeper and increases its focusing power. Light rays from close-up objects are now focused more accurately on the retina, thus compensating for extreme farsightedness. When the CK procedure is completed, the majority of patients find that the need for contact lenses or reading glasses is virtually eliminated! While many patients see improvement in their near vision immediately after the procedure, it usually takes a few weeks to several months for the results to be fully realized.

94% of patients could see magazine and newspaper size print in the eye that was treated.
Q&A

Q. How good will my vision be after CK?
A. After having the CK procedure the great majority of patients do not wear corrective lenses of any kind. Patients usually notice an immediate improvement in their vision after the CK procedure, but it can take several weeks for the eyes to adjust to the final level of correction.

Q. Will I ever need glasses or contacts again?
A. The vast majority of patients do not need corrective lenses of any kind after the CK procedure. Depending on your age and the type of refractive disorder you have, you may need additional vision correction (surgery, reading glasses or bifocals) at some point.

Q. What are the risks and side effects of CK?
A. Because CK is minimally invasive and very controlled, the procedure has very few surgical complications. During the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery, you may experience tearing and some discomfort, including a foreign-object sensation in the eyes

This article about LASEK has been provided courtesy of DoctorDirect.