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Conductive
Keratoplasty is a vision
correction procedure
that uses radio frequency
(RF) energy instead of
a laser to reshape the
contours of the eye.
This procedure changes
the way your cornea (the
clear front surface of
the eye) directs light
to the rest of your eye.
If you are over 45 and
wear reading glasses,
NearVisionSM CK® is for
you.
A normal eye with
no refractive error focuses light on the retina (the back surface
of the eye) to create an image. In a farsighted (Hyperopic) eye,
where vision may be better at a distance than at close proximity,
the curvature of the cornea is too flat. This causes the lens
to focus light behind the retina, which results in blurred vision.
 NearVision
CK is an exciting option for patients with farsightedness.
Radio frequency energy, just like the same signal you
listen to from your favorite radio station, is used for
this procedure. NearVision CK uses pinpoint, accurate,
controlled pulses of energy to reshape and steepen corneal
tissue resulting in immediate improved vision, especially
for reading. Radio frequency is one of today’s most
advanced surgical technologies. Because NearVision CK
is non- invasive, the procedure can be conveniently performed
in office. An "eye-drop" form of anesthesia
is used beforehand, with the procedure itself only lasting
about three minutes per eye. There is no real medical
recovery time. The cornea will continue to strengthen
over weeks time, with monitoring results from the doctor.
Post procedure drops are given after the surgery and the
patient is often able to return to regular activities
the following day.
Heaton
Eye Associates is pleased to be the “first”
ophthalmology practice in Texas chosen to perform this
procedure. Our reputation for being a leader in vision
correction procedures along with the great knowledge and
skill of our doctors and our genuine concern for our patient’s
satisfaction, have made this honor possible for us. Heaton
Eye Associates has been chosen as a “Center of Excellence”.
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