NearVisioin CK
Conductive Keratoplasty (NearVision CK), FDA-approved for the treatment of presbyopia, is a vision correction option for individuals 40 years and older who have good distance vision and now need to use eyeglasses for reading. Instead of lasers, NearVision(SM) CK® uses radiofrequency energy to reshape the cornea so that your eyes may properly focus for near vision. CK eye surgery is very safe, and no cutting is necessary. Treatment is applied using Radio Frequency spots to the surface of the eye. In minutes, you can experience life as you did before reading glasses.
NearVision(SM) CK® was developed by Refractec, a long-standing leader in vision technology. CK® eye surgery has been used since 2002 for the correction of hyperopia (farsightedness).The procedure was approved for the treatment of presbyopia by the FDA in March of 2004 and has already freed millions of baby boomers from the hindrance of reading glasses. Presbyopia will eventually affect everyone. Thanks to CK® eye surgery, we can now do something about it!
Key features of NearVision CK
- no laser, no tissue removal
- fast, in-office procedure
- no injections, no cutting
- central part of cornea remains untouched
Is Conductive Keratoplasty (CK® eye surgery) a permanent procedure?
While patients can expect to enjoy the benefits of CK® eye surgery for many years, it cannot stop the natural aging process of our eyes. With aging we typically require more power for reading. NearVision CK® can be adjusted with more treatment as we age. Conductive Keratoplasty will, however, turn back the clock to a time when you could read without glasses. Contact Fisher Eye Center to see if Conductive Keratoplasty is right for you.
Are the results immediate?
The majority of patients enjoy an improvement in their vision almost immediately after CK® eye surgery. However, your vision will continue to improve before stabilizing over the next several weeks.
Do both eyes need treatment with CK®?
No. Most patients only require one eye to be treated.
When may I return to work?
Another wonderful advantage to Conductive Keratoplasty is the ability for patients to return to work and many daily activities the day following the procedure. However, if your job requires a significant amount of eyestrain, you may wish to rest your eyes for several days before returning to work.
Is the Conductive Keratoplasty procedure painful?
No. CK® eye surgery is considered entirely painless. Many patients report feeling a slight pressure, but no pain. Anesthetic eye drops are used to numb your eyes so that you feel nothing throughout the short procedure. Normally, after the procedure the eye will feel sandy for 24 hours, but this subsides.
How is Conductive Keratoplasty (CK®) performed?
A small, pen-shaped instrument is used to apply radiofrequency (RF) energy to reshape the cornea. The tip of the instrument that actually penetrates your cornea is as thin as a human hair.
What is presbyopia?
As we age, our eyes lose their ability to focus on near points. Reading, checking a watch, or looking at a computer becomes difficult. This usually begins to occur in our 40s, and it happens to everyone. Besides reading glasses, Conductive Keratoplasty is the only treatment available to correct presbyopia. If you suffer from presbyopia, Fisher Eye Center can help. Contact us today!
Fisher Eye & Laser Center
681 Goodlette Road North
Suite 120
Naples, FL 34102
Phone: 239-403-EYES