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Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)

Treatment for Presbyopia

Conductive Keratoplasty (NearVision CK) can treat presbyopia, or "aging eyes", and free you from reading glasses or bifocals. It uses gentle radio waves, without lasers or cutting, to re-shape the cornea of your eye, restoring your vision. The procedure takes only three minutes per eye and there's no cutting and no removal of tissue.

CK has become the fastest-growing vision procedure since the introduction of LASIK and is the leading non-laser refractive procedure. If you wear monovision contacts, NearVision CK is an excellent procedure for you.

How NearVision CK Works

NearVision CK applies radio waves in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of collagen. This shrinking pattern creates a constrictive band (like the tightening of a belt) increasing the overall curvature of the cornea to bring near vision back into focus. When the cornea is compressed, it causes a mechanical stretching effect on the corneal fibers that resists the natural tendency of the tissue being drawn toward the pulse of RF energy. In preliminary findings, this low-compression technique may produce more robust results by minimizing the corneal stretching associated with the standard CK technique.

Before NearVision CK

To ensure you're a good candidate for CK you'll need a comprehensive eye exam by Denver presbyopia surgeon Dr. Cutarelli or a referring doctor who will:

• Examine your eyes to make sure they're healthy.
• Perform a loose lens test.
• Map the topography of your eyes and measure corneal thickness.
• Ask you to sign an informed consent form after a thorough discussion of the risks, benefits, alternative options and possible complications.

To make sure you qualify for CK, Dr. Cutarelli will use state-of-the art diagnostic technology to map the curvature of your cornea and evaluate your potential for a good outcome.

During NearVision CK

CK is performed using the first FDA-approved technology for patients with presbyopia, the loss of near vision that affects everyone sometime after age 40.

CK takes only a few minutes and is performed in our Denver, Colorado office by Denver presbyopia surgeon Paul E. Cutarelli, MD. Eye drops will be used to numb your eye, then Dr. Cutarelli will use a small probe – thinner than a strand of human hair – to apply radio waves in a circular pattern, shrinking small areas of collagen to increase the curvature of your cornea and restore your near vision.

After NearVision CK

After your procedure, antibiotic drops will be put in your eyes. Some people experience minimal discomfort or scratchiness after their procedure. This usually clears up within a day or so. You'll need to use antibiotic drops and may need to use artificial tears for up to a week. You may experience light sensitivity for a few days.

You'll notice an immediate improvement in your reading vision, which will continue to improve over the next few weeks. You'll no longer have blurred vision when viewing objects close up.

Risks of NearVision CK

CK boasts perhaps the highest safety profiles among refractive procedures. It is a low risk, minimally invasive procedure. There is no cutting and no removal of tissue. However, CK equipment can produce interference that may adversely influence the operation of pacemakers and is not recommended for these patients.

Schedule your appointment at our Denver or Fort Collins office.

303-486-2020

Procedures

LASIK, LASEK, EpiLASIK

Refractive Cataract Surgery

Pterygium Surgery

Intraocular Lens Implants

NearVision CK

Intacs Prescription Inserts

Corneal Transplant

DSEK

Offering two convenient locations to serve you in Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado, Dr. Paul Cutarelli and his refractive team guide patients through the most appropriate and effective procedures for their individual situations. Please call the following phone numbers for inquires, requests for further information, a brochure, or to arrange your free consultation: