CK

Frequently Asked Questions about CK

What is Near Vision CK?

NearVision CK is a low risk, non-laser vision procedure for treating presbyopia and/or farsightedness. NearVision CK uses the controlled release of radio frequency energy to reshape the cornea. NearVision CK is performed using a small probe, thinner than a strand of human hair, that releases radio frequency energy. The probe is applied in a circular pattern to the inner corneal tissue to make it shrink.

Why should have NearVision CK?

NearVision CK is usually best suited for those who are over 40 years of age and who had good vision until they reached their forties. It's for people who don't want to put up with the constant hassle of reading glasses or bifocals. It is not for those who have +3.00 diopters of farsightedness have any chronic eye disorders, or who may be pregnant or nursing.

The Procedure

NearVision CK does not require a surgical facility and takes only a few minutes to perform. Prior to your procedure, your eye will be completely num with powerful anestetic eye drop. Then you'll be asked to look at a microscope light. Your eye will be marked with a series of dots. Your surgeon will touch the dots with a probe, making a full circle around the outer margins of the cornea. There may be eight to 32 treatment points, depending on the amount of correction you need.

Some patients elect to have 'blended vision' and have only one eye treated for near vision. This allows them to see clearly both near and far without adependence on reading glasses. If you are not sure if blended vision is right for you, your doctor may be able to simulate this effect through contact lenses, although ultimately it is easier to adjust to blended vision after NearVision CK than with contact lenses.

Because the NearVision CK procedure may cause temporary swelling of the cornea, some patients must wait a few days for the swelling to subside to appreciate their results, while others see improvement almost immediately.

For the first couple of days, you may experience some discomfort and light sensitivity as well as glare and halos. These side effects rapidly improve and medications can be used to relieve any discomfort. Most likely, you can resume normal activities the day after your procedure.

The decision to have NearVision CK is an important one that only you can make. The goal of NearVision CK is to turn back the clock and restore your vision to where it was when you were in your thirties and reduce or eliminate your need for reading glasses. How far the clock turns back depends on how your eye responds to the healing process. Unfortunately, the clock never stops. As your eyes continue to age, you may require additional treatment in the future.

Prior to signing a consent form for this procedure, you will be given information about the potential risks and side effects of NearVision CK.

The Next Step

If you are farsighted or dependent on reading glasses, you may be a candidate for NearVision CK. If your vision is within the corrective ranges for NearVision CK, a more comprehensive eye examination will be necessary to determine the health of your eyes. Your doctor will be able to help you determine if NearVision CK could be right for you.