Conductive Keratoplasty is a vision correction procedure that uses radio frequency (RF) energy instead of a laser to reshape the contours of the eye. By changing the way your cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) directs light to the rest of your eye. If you are over 40 and wear reading glasses, 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 that 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.

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. 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 CK is non- invasive, the procedure can be conveniently performed in office. An "eye-drop" form of anesthesia is used before, 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. HEA has been chosen as a “Center of Excellence”.

To learn more about the CK procedure, visit www.refractec.com.