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Conductive Keratoplasty | CK candidate? | Technology | FAQs | Testimonials
FAQs
What are the benefits of CK?
- CK is a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
- CK is fast: The procedure is performed in under three minutes.
- CK is convenient and comfortable: It is performed in-office with only topical (eye-drop) anesthesia.
- With CK, there is no cutting and no removal of tissue, so it meets the needs of the risk-adverse patient who's been waiting for a safe, less invasive vision correction procedure.
What will my CK experience be like?
Before CK: Once the ophthalmologist has determined you to be a candidate for CK, your cornea will be mapped with a computer to evaluate its curvature (refractive characteristics).
During CK: After applying drops to numb the eye and ensure the procedure is painless, the doctor imprints a treatment pattern on the cornea using rinse-away dye. The pattern guides the doctor's treatment; each point represents a place where radiofrequency (RF) energy will be applied.
Once the cornea is marked, the doctor uses a small probe, called a Keratoplast™ Tip, to apply the energy in a circular pattern to reshape the cornea. The most common sensation that patients experience is a feeling of pressure on the eye.
After CK: The doctor will apply antibiotic drops that you will continue using for three days. You may need to wear dark glasses after the CK treatment and use artificial tears for up to one week. As with other vision procedures, there may be some mild discomfort and light sensitivity for a few days, any many patients experience a slight "scratchiness" in the eye. This usually subsides within 24 hours of the procedure.
How does CK work?
CK is relatively simple to perform. The physician uses a small probe, thinner than a
strand of human hair, which releases (RF) energy. The probe is applied in a circular
pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of corneal tissue. This circular
shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band (like the tightening of a belt), increasing
the overall curvature of the cornea. The procedure, which takes less than three minutes,
is done in-office with only topical anesthesia (eye drops).
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