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CK - Conductive Keratoplasty Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $1500
- Candidate: Dependant on reading glasses, but have no other vision problems
- Length: 2-5 minutes
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to work: 1-3 days
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NearVisionSM CK® Procedure Overview
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FDA Approves First and Only Vision Technology for Presbyopic Baby Boomers: The ViewPoint™ CK System for NearVisionSM CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty®)
Presbyopia (Greek for "aging eye") is America's most prevalent eye condition. 90 million people either have presbyopia or will develop it in the next 10 years. The condition causes near vision to fade with age, affecting most people by the age of 40 and everyone by the age of 51. The three-minute NearVision CK procedure uses radio waves, instead of a laser or scalpel, to bring near vision back into focus, without cutting or removing any tissue. The procedure boasts one of the highest safety profiles in the refractive market.
BEFORE CK TREATMENT THE PROCEDURE
Presbyopia (Greek for "aging eye") is a progressive condition that causes near vision to fade with age. This results in images being focused behind the retina, instead of directly on the retina. Symptoms: After age 40, people find it increasingly difficult to read, do hobby work or even see the time on a watch without the aid of magnifying reading glasses. Often the first sign of "aging eyes" is the need to reposition reading material to find the right focus.
AFTER CK TREATMENT
NearVision CK uses the controlled release of radiofrequency energy, instead of a laser or scalpel, to reshape the cornea and improve near vision. This is accomplished without surgery, cutting or removal of tissue. NearVision CK is typically performed on just one eye, improving near vision in most cases without compromising the patient's ability to see far away (binocular distance vision).
THE PROCEDURE
| 1. | NearVision CK, which takes less than three minutes, is done in-office. Topical or "eye drop" anesthesia is applied to numb the eye and ensure a painless procedure. |  |
| 2. | A circular treatment pattern is imprinted on the cornea using rinse-away ink to guide the doctor's treatment. |  |
| 3. | Using a probe thinner than a strand of human hair, radio waves are applied in a circular pattern to shrink small areas of collagen in the cornea. |  |
| 4. | The circular treatment pattern acts like a belt tightening around the cornea, increasing its overall curvature to improve near vision. |  |
RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) TECHNOLOGY
RF is one of today's most advanced surgical technologies. In addition to its use in NearVision CK; RF technology is being used in prostate cancer therapy, back surgery, even cardiovascular procedures.
*Near vision = the ability to see things up close.
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CK - Conductive Keratoplasty Surgery Information Guide
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Basics of CK - Conductive Keratoplasty"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."
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- CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) Basics
CK is approved by the FDA to cure hyperopia, farsightedness, and presbyopia. Are you a candidate? Learn about what you can expect with this surgery.
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Details of CK - Conductive Keratoplasty"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."
- Presbyopia Surgery: Decreasing Dependence on Reading Glasses...
Monovision eye surgery can decrease dependence on reading glasses. Learn what it is and the options available - NearVisionSM CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty) FAQ...
Frequently asked questions about the treatment of presbyopia with CK (Conductive Keratoplasty). - NearVisionSM CK® Fact Sheet
The ViewPoint CK System, used to perform NearVision CK, is the first and only FDA-approved refractive technology for improving the loss of near vision that accompanies presbyopia. - NearVisionSM CK® Procedure Overview
The three-minute NearVision CK procedure uses radio waves, instead of a laser or scalpel, to bring near vision back into focus, without cutting or removing any tissue. - Medical Use of Radiofrequency (RF) Energy
RF has been used in medical applications for decades for such uses as sealing IV fluid bags. But it is the way RF is absorbed in the body that has made it one of today's most advanced surgical techniques, and the reason it is replacing lasers in everything from prostate cancer therapy to cardiovascular procedures. - FDA Approves First & Only Vision Technology For Presbyopic Baby...
NearVision CK Improves NearVision and is Sole Procedure for the Millions Who Want Freedom from Reading Glasses - FDA Approves New Eye Procedure (CK) to Treat Farsightedness
A new device which uses radio frequency energy to treat farsightedness was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week.(Week of April 14th, 2002). - New CK Procedure: Changing The Way We See Eye Surgery
Advancements in refractive eye surgery offer a variety of corrections for people needing reading glasses. Read about these procedures, including the new CK (conductive keratoplasty), and what one of the leading ophthalmologists has to say about them.
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Ready for CK - Conductive Keratoplasty"I've pretty much finished by research on the surgery and I think I'm ready to find and meet with a doctor to get started."
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