NearVision CK Technology: The Solution for Aging Eyes
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.
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