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Conductive Keratoplasty or also known as CK, is a type of refractive
procedure that reshapes your cornea without the use of the Excimer
Laser or scalpel. Unlike many of the other refractive procedures
available, CK is temporary for the treatment of low to moderate farsightedness
also called hyperopia.
The CK procedure uses the controlled release of radio-frequency energy to change the shape of the corneal dome, which helps eliminate the need for glasses. The energy released heats the tissue in the cornea, causing it to shrink slightly. This changes the cornea's shape giving it a steeper angle, which allows light to better focus on the retina, the back of the eye.
The procedure takes less than three minutes and is done in our office.
CK is designed for people over 40 years of age and people who do not
want a permanent procedure. CK does not correct presbyopia
or the need for reading glasses.
CK candidates must be in good general health, have had a recent normal eye exam, and have had all pre-operative exams.In order to determine if you are a candidate, certain exams will need to be performed by your surgeon.
CK is intended to help patients temporarily minimize their dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Having CK will not guarantee that you won't need glasses after the procedure or at some time on the future for certain tasks.
CK will not prevent any part of the natural aging process such
as cataracts, (link to cataract page) and
Presbyopia. You can discuss with your surgeon
the possibility of a modified CK treatment to help decrease the need
for reading glasses.
As with any surgery there are certain risks involved and no guarantees
of the exact outcome. We recommend that you educate yourself on the
pros and cons of CK before you make any decisions about having an elective
surgery. Click here for a complimentary consultation
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