| NearVision CK can dramatically improve your reading vision. NearVision CK stands for Conductive Keratoplasty, a procedure that can help you see as clearly and closely as you could 10 years ago. Simple and painless, it uses radio frequency (RF) energy instead of a laser. If you're tired of constantly relying on reading glasses, it's the only FDA-approved technology designed to improve near vision. What seems to be the matter? Millions of baby boomers are losing their near vision as part of the natural aging process. When we turn 40, our eyes begin losing their ability to easily focus on objects. This can be the result of two conditions:  Presbyopia: when the lens in the eye loses flexibility because of age. This causes problems in the way our eyes focus light. Most people over age 40 and everyone over age 50 suffer from this condition.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness): when the surface of the eye (cornea) is too flat, changing the way our eye focuses light. Young eyes are often strong enough to compensate, which is why it may only be a problem after age 40. See young again. Safely and securely. - No cutting-help minimize side effects and speed recovery.
- Convenient-your doctor performs the procedure in his or her office.
- Safe-the only FDA-approved technology that improves near vision in those over 40.
- Fast and easy-takes 3-5 minutes and is virtually painless.
How NearVision CK works to your benefit.  CK can change how the eye focuses light by reshaping the surface of your eye (cornea). When the shape is changed, light can be refocused on the correct part of the eye (retina). To produce this reshaping, CK uses the controlled release of RF energy to heat and shrink corneal tissue.  The RF energy is gently applied to your eye in a circular pattern, avoiding your pupil entirely. The points form a belt-like ring that tightens and steepens your cornea. This steepens the cornea and allows light to properly focus on the retina again, improving near vision.
What to expect.
Once you and your doctor have determined that you are a candidate for CK, your cornea will be mapped to determine its current individual shape. This will be used to plan the procedure and measure results. The procedure itself is fast, simple and painless. “Eye drop” anesthetic is used. Your treatment pattern or map is imprinted with rinse-away dye. Finally, a hair-thin keratoplast tip is used to apply RF energy. After the procedure, you may elect to wear dark glasses. As with other vision procedures, you will probably experience some discomfort and light sensitivity for a few days. Are you a candidate?
NearVision CK is for people over 40 who want to improve their near vision. If you've had great vision but now struggle with reading glasses, you may be a candidate. Other criteria are that you not have had a significant change in your vision for the last year, and have no chronic eye disorders or diseases. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not consider the procedure, either. |