ABOUT CK (for FAQs, click here)
NearVision CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty) has recently been approved by the FDA. NearVision CK is the first FDA approved procedure to improve vision for people with presbyopia (inability to read without reading glasses). Unlike LASIK, NearVision CK uses radiofrequency (RF) energy instead of a laser or a scalpel blade.

NearVision CK is performed using a probe (Kerotoplast™ Tip) that is as thin as a strand of human hair. The probe, introduced into the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye), applies controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy, stabilizes the NearVision CK procedure, and guarantees the precise depth of treatment.

The probe is applied in a circular pattern on the 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 eye drops for anesthesia.

By changing the way the cornea directs light to the rest of the eye, NearVision CK effectively decreases your dependency on reading glasses.

For patients who require treatment in both eyes, NearVision CK is typically performed on both eyes on the same day - one eye immediately after the other.

NearVision CK is performed without the cutting or removal of tissue. It is a safe, minimally invasive procedure. The use of RF energy is one of today's most advanced surgical techniques. In addition to its use in NearVision CK, RF technology is being explored for use in cancer therapy, back surgery, and even cardiovascular procedures.

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Please call our office for a NearVision CK appointment at 707.527.8222