NearVision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty)

What is CK?

NearVision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) is a procedure that uses radio waves to gently reshape and steepen the cornea.  That is what you need to help restore your reading vision.

How is it done?

Dr. Cravey uses a small pen-like instrument, the tip less than the diameter of a human hair, to place a number of spots around the perimeter of your eye.  The area tightens where the spots are placed.  It is like a belt tightening around your cornea to steepen it; this helps improve your near vision.

Does it hurt?

No.  We use numbing drops, and most people say they didn't feel anything during the procedure other than a bit of pressure as the spots are placed.  You may witness some discomfort during the first 24 hours following the procedure, but it quickly resolves with eyedrops, cool compresses, and rest.

Is it safe?

NearVision CK is remarkably safe.  Because the spots are placed around the periphery of your eye, there is never any treatment through your visual axis.  And because there is no cutting and no tissue removal, the procedure has very minimal risk and almost no side effects.

Does it work?

It works very well.  On average, our patients are able to go from reading "26 point type" (or newspaper headlines), down to reading "7 point type" (newspaper print or smaller).

Does it last?

With CK, we are tightening collagen, and although the collagen "tightening" in the cornea lasts longer than the collagen tightening in the skin (facial wrinkles,) we know that collagen does tend to relax over time.  The exact duration will vary in patients.

Who is right for NearVision CK?

You're likely a good candidate for NearVision CK if you:

• Are at least 45 years old.

• Have great distance vision without glasses or contact lenses.

• Dislike wearing reading glasses.

To determine if CK is right for you, please call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cravey.  Our office number is 830-257-4417.

If you have additional questions regarding CK, please feel free to call our office at 830-257-4417.