More About CK
What if you could reduce your dependence on reading
glasses – those unwelcome reminders that age is catching
up with you?
What if you could enjoy your morning paper without
squinting?
Read a menu without difficulty?
Even work on the computer without
headaches?
What if there was a procedure to correct your vision
that didn’t involve cutting or a laser?
Today, the question
isn’t “what
if?” Today the answer is CK – a new vision procedure
that can help decrease your dependence on glasses to see things
close up.
Conductive Keratoplasty is the only procedure
designed for long-sightedness that uses radiowave energy instead
of a laser to correct your vision.
Approved by the FDA in 2002 after
five years of successful clinical
trials in the US and abroad, CK has proven to be safe, effective
alternative to laser surgery.
Who can have CK?
Conductive Keratoplasty is intended for people who have difficulties
with near vision. CK is not intended for people with short-sightedness
(myopia). All patients considering vision correction should have
a free assessment at our clinic to determine if they are a suitable
candidate for CK.
Candidates for CK must meet the following criteria:
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Be 40 years of age or older
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Require correction between +0.75 and
+3.00 dioptres
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Not have had
any significant changes in vision for one year
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Not
have any chronic eye disorders
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Not be pregnant or nursing
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Not have any chronic illness or disease
How does CK work?
CK uses a pen-shaped instrument with a cool tip
as a thin as a human hair. After application of a topical anaesthetic
(eye drops),
our surgeon Mr Heaven (Lens-Exchange), will apply radiowave energy in a circular
pattern. This pattern is around the periphery of the cornea and
minimizes interference with your line of sight. The procedure
is done in our state of the art clinic. You are here for about
one
hour on treatment day. The CK procedure itself takes approximately
five minutes.
CK is considered painless. Once finished, you don’t have
to wear a patch and can usually return to work within 48 hours.
Vision continues to improve during the first month.
Find Out More.....
Introduction to CK (Conductive
Keratoplasty)
What results can I expect
from CK?
How is CK performed?
Frequently asked Questions
on CK

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