CK--CONDUCTIVE KERATOPLASTY
New Hope for the 86 Million Americans with Farsightedness
For the 86 million Americans that have difficulty reading menus, a computer screen or the alarm clock, or find themselves constantly repositioning reading material to find the right focus, CK represents a safe, minimally invasive option for correcting their vision.
FDA approved in April 2002, this new procedure uses the controlled release of radiofrequency (RF) energy, instead of a laser, to reshape the cornea. The Eye Center was selected by Refractec, the manufacturer, as one of the first 30 ophthalmology practices in the nation to introduce CK. It's an exciting advancement in vision correction that offers new advantages such as:
- No cutting--helps minimize side effects and speed recovery.
- Convenience and Comfort--the procedure is performed in our office.
- Fast Treatment--procedures generally last between three to five minutes.
How CK Works
CK can change how the eye focuses light by reshaping the cornea to treat farsightedness. CK uses a controlled release of radiofrequency (RF) to heat and shrink the corneal tissue, thereby steepening the cornea, and achieving the desired refractive effect.
Before CK
Once your ophthalmologist has determined that you are a candidate, your cornea will be mapped with a computer to evaluate its curvature.
During CK
After numbing your eye to ensure that your procedure is painless, your doctor imprints a treatment pattern on the cornea. Then, your doctor will apply radiofrequency (RF) energy through the Keratoplast Tip using this pattern to reshape the cornea.
After CK
You may need to wear dark glasses after your CK treatment. As with other vision correction procedures, you may experience some discomfort and light sensitivity (glare or halos) for a few days following CK.
To Learn More
To find additional information on this new technolgoy, or to schedule a consultation call our Refractive Coordinators.
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