Friday, July 30th, 2010
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CK - Conductive Keratoplasty
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 Definition: CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) is the first non-laser procedure for farsightedness, a vision disorder affecting some 60 million Americans. Farsightedness generally requires correction with glasses around the time a patient turns 40. For patients who've been waiting for a safe, less invasive vision treatment option, CK uses radiofrequency energy, instead of a laser or scalpel, to
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The Procedure
CK, which takes less than three
minutes, is done in-office. Topical
or "eye drop" anesthesia is
applied to numb the eye and
ensure the rocedure is painless.
Radiofrequency (RF) Technology
is one of today's most advanced
surgical technologies.
A circular treatment pattern is
imprinted on the cornea using
rinse-away ink to guide the
doctor's treatment.
Using a probe thinner than a
strand of human hair, radio waves
are applied in a circular pattern to
shrink small areas of corneal tissue.
The circular treatment pattern acts
like a belt tightening around the
cornea, increasing its overall
curvature to correct farsightedness.
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treat farsightedness. There is no cutting and no removal of tissue.
Who could benefit from CK?
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is an exciting new procedure reducing the need for reading glasses. If you’re one of the 60+ million Americans with difficulty reading menus, golf scorecards, and computer screens, this may be the procedure for you. Ask yourself these questions:
- Are you over 45?
- Have you had good distance vision your whole life?
- Are you tired of your reading glasses?
If you answered yes to these questions, CK may be the answer that you are looking for.
How does CK work?
CK uses radio frequency (RF) energy in a circular pattern, avoiding your pupil entirely. The RF energy shrinks the corneal collagen at the spots of treatment. This acts like a belt that steepens the cornea. The treatment is performed on one eye only. This results in the ability to see both far and near when both eyes are open.
What is involved in having CK?
We perform a complete eye exam to ensure that there are no other medical problems of the eye. We measure corneal parameters such as thickness and curvature. The risks, benefits, alternatives, limitations and expectations of the surgery are thoroughly discussed with your surgeon.
The procedure is very straight forward and painless. An oral sedative is given about 45 minutes prior to the surgery. Numbing drops are applied to the eye. A temporary dye is used to mark the cornea. A series of 8-16 RF energy applications are made at the previously marked sites.
How is the recovery?
It is normal to have light sensitivity and some blurriness in the first few weeks after the surgery. Tearing is also normal with extended reading in the first few weeks. During this time you will be able to work and function well, using the untreated eye. No patch is needed. Once the healing is complete, you can expect good reading for most tasks: menus, alarm clocks, computer work, prices on store shelves, and golf scorecards. Extended reading of small print may require stronger reading glasses. As the eye needs more strength with increasing age, enhancements to the initial treatment can be performed.
Am I a candidate?
If what you have just read sounds like it applies to you and you are otherwise healthy, you are probably a candidate. You should be evaluated during a full consultation. Measurements of your eyes will be taken and a complete eye exam will be performed. A simulation of the vision after CK will be shown to you at the consultation. Call Susanne at 772-569-9500 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
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