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Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe Alternative to Lasers

Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe Alternative to Lasers. Lingua Vision Surgical Group Robert W. Lingua, M.D. … a menu. Reading…. Seeing to write a check…. … or to drive at night. Do you have trouble…. Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK). Benefits of CK

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Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe Alternative to Lasers

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  1. Conductive KeratoplastyDesigned for Farsightedness as a Safe Alternative to Lasers Lingua Vision Surgical Group Robert W. Lingua, M.D.

  2. … a menu Reading… Seeing to write a check… … or to drive at night Do you have trouble…

  3. Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) Benefits of CK • Designed specifically for farsightedness • Effective vision correction procedure • Extremely simple procedure to have performed • Excellent safety profile • CK does not require cutting or tissue removal

  4. The Normal Eye Images focus on retina

  5. ViewPoint™ CK System

  6. How Does CK Work The CK procedure utilizes • Controlled radiofrequency energy delivered into cornea • Energy causes tissue to shrink in very small area • Treatment applied in a circular pattern in outer cornea

  7. How Does CK Work The CK procedure • Treatment pattern acts as a belt that tightens the outer cornea • Peripheral tightening increases curvature in the center of the cornea

  8. How Does CK Work

  9. A CK Patient

  10. Am I a CK Candidate • At least 40 years old • No eye disease

  11. Am I a CK Candidate • Realistic Goals: • Less dependent on glasses: • Read a menu • See my watch • Mark my golf card • See the computer

  12. What are the Risks • Fluctuation in vision (only temporary) • Undercorrection (corrected with enhancement) • Overcorrection (rare, may require temporary glasses) • Glare (temporary during first month) • Sensitivity to light (temporary during first month)

  13. Common Questions • Is it painful? • No. • How is CK different than LASIK? • None of the lasik risks: • Is it an office procedure? • Yes

  14. What are the Logistics • Are both eyes treated at once? • If necessary • 50% one eye is sufficient • When can I go back to normal activities? • Next day • Do I need to take time off of work? • If driving or computers required: • 1-2 days (weekend rest)

  15. Will I Ever Need Glasses Again • Demanding night driving • Extended Reading

  16. What’s Next • Schedule an eye exam • Schedule the CK Procedure

  17. Can I Afford the Procedure • Cost Includes: • Procedure • Medications • Entire year of follow-up examinations • Enhancements during the first year, if necessary

  18. Can I Afford the Procedure • Tax-deductible • Flex plans • Credit cards • Financing programs

  19. The Nearsighted Eye Cornea too steep and/or eye too long Images focus in front of retina

  20. The Astigmatic Eye Cornea has unequal curvature, distorting image Multiple focal points

  21. The Farsighted Eye Cornea too flat and/or eye too short Images focus behind retina

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