However it is important to keep in mind
that this particular vision corrective surgery is not for those who are
nearsighted but there is currently ongoing research to determine if the
procedure can be adapted in any way to help one’s who are nearsighted.
One of the biggest disadvantages of CK is
that some patients who undergo the procedure will deal with their cornea
returning to its original state and therefore reversing the effects of the
procedure. However this side effect is now very rare thanks to the many new technologies
and innovations utilised in the procedure to ensure the cornea stays stable.
The conductive keratoplasty is similar to
laser thermal keratoplasty in process but rather than the use of a laser to
perform the shrinking of the collagen, CK uses radio waves. Unlike the many
other forms of vision correction including those which use lasers, CK is a non
invasive procedure which means there is far less complications associated with
the procedure other than the already mentioned corneal stabilisation.
Initial approved for the correction of
farsightedness back in 2002, in 2004 it was also approved for use in correcting
the vision issues associated with presbyopia and allowed those suffering with
the condition to see better in the near range which was previously limited due
to the stiffening of the eye’s lens.
For many candidates who choose to undergo
CK, they are asked to wear contact lenses as this will help the ophthalmologist
determine if they will be able to adapt to the surgery. In the event that the
patient has a degree blurry vision in the distant field, they are determined to
be good candidates of the procedure.
The procedure itself takes only about 15
minutes to perform and the recovery time is almost non-existent. Choosing to go
with this vision corrective procedure may be exactly what you are in need of but
keep in mind that because of how new the procedure is, the number of places
that will perform it is not as great as other invasive procedures.
