Transcript Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe

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
• 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
The Normal Eye
Images focus on retina
ViewPoint™ CK System
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
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
How Does CK Work
A CK Patient
Am I a CK Candidate
• At least 40 years old
• No eye disease
Am I a CK Candidate
• Realistic Goals:
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Less dependent on glasses:
Read a menu
See my watch
Mark my golf card
See the computer
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)
Common Questions
• Is it painful?
– No.
• How is CK different than
LASIK?
– None of the lasik risks:
• Is it an office procedure?
– Yes
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)
Will I Ever Need Glasses Again
• Demanding night driving
• Extended Reading
What’s Next
• Schedule an eye exam
• Schedule the CK Procedure
Can I Afford the Procedure
• Cost Includes:
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Procedure
Medications
Entire year of follow-up examinations
Enhancements during the first year, if
necessary
Can I Afford the Procedure
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Tax-deductible
Flex plans
Credit cards
Financing programs
The Nearsighted Eye
Cornea too steep
and/or eye too long
Images focus in front of retina
The Astigmatic Eye
Cornea has unequal
curvature, distorting
image
Multiple focal points
The Farsighted Eye
Cornea too flat
and/or eye too short
Images focus behind retina