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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Conductive KeratoplastyConductive KeratoplastyDesigned for Farsightedness as a Designed for Farsightedness as a
Safe Alternative to LasersSafe Alternative to Lasers
Lingua Vision Surgical GroupLingua Vision Surgical Group
Robert W. Lingua, M.D.Robert W. Lingua, M.D.
Do you have trouble…
Reading…
Seeing to write a check…
… or to drive at night
… a menu
Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
Benefits of CK• Designed specifically for farsightednessDesigned specifically for farsightedness• Effective vision correction procedureEffective vision correction procedure• Extremely simple procedure to have Extremely simple procedure to have
performedperformed• Excellent safety profileExcellent safety profile
– CK does not require cutting or tissue CK does not require cutting or tissue removalremoval
The Normal EyeThe Normal Eye
Images focus on retina
ViewPointViewPoint™™ CK System CK System
How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work
The CK procedure utilizes• Controlled radiofrequency energy Controlled radiofrequency energy
delivered into corneadelivered into cornea
• Energy causes tissue to shrink in Energy causes tissue to shrink in very small areavery small area
• Treatment applied in a circular Treatment applied in a circular pattern in outer corneapattern in outer cornea
The CK procedure• Treatment pattern acts as a belt Treatment pattern acts as a belt
that tightens the outer corneathat tightens the outer cornea
• Peripheral tightening increases Peripheral tightening increases curvature in the center of the curvature in the center of the corneacornea
How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work
How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work
A CK PatientA CK Patient
Am I a CK CandidateAm I a CK Candidate
• At least 40 years old At least 40 years old
• No eye diseaseNo eye disease
Am I a CK CandidateAm I a CK Candidate
• Realistic Goals:Realistic Goals:• Less dependent on glasses:Less dependent on glasses:• Read a menuRead a menu• See my watchSee my watch• Mark my golf cardMark my golf card• See the computerSee the computer
What are the RisksWhat are the Risks
• Fluctuation in vision (only Fluctuation in vision (only temporarytemporary))• Undercorrection (Undercorrection (correctedcorrected with with
enhancement)enhancement)• Overcorrection (rare, may require Overcorrection (rare, may require
temporarytemporary glasses) glasses)• Glare (Glare (temporarytemporary during first month) during first month)• Sensitivity to light (Sensitivity to light (temporary temporary during first during first
month)month)
Common QuestionsCommon Questions
• Is it painful?Is it painful?– No.No.
• How is CK different than How is CK different than LASIK?LASIK?– None of the lasik risks:None of the lasik risks:
• Is it an office procedure?Is it an office procedure?– YesYes
What are the LogisticsWhat are the Logistics
• Are both eyes treated at once?Are both eyes treated at once?– If necessaryIf necessary– 50% one eye is sufficient50% one eye is sufficient
• When can I go back to normal activities?When can I go back to normal activities?– Next dayNext day
• Do I need to take time off of work?Do I need to take time off of work?– If driving or computers required:If driving or computers required:– 1-2 days (weekend rest)1-2 days (weekend rest)
Will I Ever Need Glasses AgainWill I Ever Need Glasses Again
• Demanding night drivingDemanding night driving
• Extended ReadingExtended Reading
What’s NextWhat’s Next
• Schedule an eye examSchedule an eye exam
• Schedule the CK ProcedureSchedule the CK Procedure
Can I Afford the ProcedureCan I Afford the Procedure
• Cost Includes:Cost Includes:• ProcedureProcedure• MedicationsMedications• Entire year of follow-up examinationsEntire year of follow-up examinations• Enhancements during the first year, if Enhancements during the first year, if
necessarynecessary
Can I Afford the ProcedureCan I Afford the Procedure
• Tax-deductibleTax-deductible
• Flex plansFlex plans
• Credit cardsCredit cards
• Financing programsFinancing programs
Images focus in front of retina
Cornea too steep and/or eye too long
The Nearsighted EyeThe Nearsighted Eye
Multiple focal points
Cornea has unequal curvature, distorting
image
The Astigmatic EyeThe Astigmatic Eye
Images focus behind retina
Cornea too flat and/or eye too short
The Farsighted EyeThe Farsighted Eye