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CK in Hawaii at the Honolulu Eye Clinic to have conductive keratoplasty done by the most experienced CK surgeon, Dr. Gary Edwards

Tired of reading glasses?

Are you over 45 years old?
Have you had good distance vision all your life?
then...
NearVision CK may be for you.

Discover the exciting FDA-approved, eye care procedure available from Dr. Gary Edwards at the Honolulu Eye Clinic for improving loss of your near vision: NearVision CK.

More than 25% of the population (60 million Americans) must wear reading glasses to read a newspaper, order from a menu, see price tags, use a computer or even dial a cell phone. Many people find wearing reading glasses an inconvenient and unwelcome sign of aging.

What is NearVision CK?

NearVision CK is medically called Conductive Keratoplasty. It is a procedure that uses a controlled release of radiofrequency (RF) energy to shrink corneal tissue, which steepens the cornea. This steepening creates a safe and predictable modification to the surface of the cornea for the temporary reduction of reading difficulties. It changes how the eye focuses light by reshaping the cornea to improve near vision.

Honolulu Eye Clinic - Dr. Gary Edwards show how nearvision ck works on the cornea
CK makes the cornea steeper
and increases its focusing power

CK is a quick and painless in-office procedure with little discomfort. There are no lasers and no cutting. It is considered a very safe and minimally invasive procedure. The procedure must be preformed by a certified ophthalmologist.

What Conditions does NearVisionCK Treat?

NearVision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) is intended for people over the age of 45 who need reading glasses (clinically termed "presbyopia") and people with moderate farsightedness (clinically termed "hyperopia"). CK is not intended for people with nearsightedness (clinically termed "myopia"). It is also important that patients have not had a significant change in their distance vision for one year and have no health issues affecting their eyes.

What to expect on the day of the procedure:


	Your eye will be completely numbed with powerful eye drop anesthesia

CK is performed in our office suite in the Queens Medical Center professional building in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. First, your eye will be completely numbed with powerful eye drop anesthesia. When your eye is completely numb, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to keep you from blinking during the procedure.

Then, lying back, you'll be asked to look at the microscope light. Your eye will be marked with a series of dots (treatment spots) forming a full circle around the outer margin of your cornea. Using these dots as a guide, your surgeon will apply a probe as thin as a human hair to each treatment spot which then creates heat from radio waves. This creates a tightening effect creating a more curved cornea.

Radio frequency application for nearvision ck in honolulu

There will be 8 or more treatment points

Right after the procedure, your eyes will be examined and you will go home and relax for the rest of the day. During the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure, you may experience some mild discomfort, including a foreign-object sensation or "scratchiness" in the eye, or excessive watering. Medication will be prescribed to relieve any discomfort. Normal activities are generally resumed within a day or two. While many patients see improvement in their near vision immediately after the procedure, it usually takes a few weeks to several months for the results to be fully realized. As with other vision correction procedures, you may experience some discomfort and light sensitivity (glare or halos).

Dr. Gary Edwards does a slit lamp exam before nearvision ck, conductive keratoplasty, in hawaii

Eyes are thoroughly examined for CK

Realistic expectations:

The decision to have CK is an important one that only you can make. The goal of any refractive surgical procedure is to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. However, we cannot guarantee you will have the results you desire.

In the FDA clinical studies, 98% of patients were able to read newspaper-size print without reading glasses after the CK procedure (12-month follow-up data).

CK is a safe and effective procedure, but like any medical procedure, it does have some risks. After a thorough eye exam you and your doctor will determine if CK is an option for you. If you are a good candidate, you will be given additional information about the procedure that will allow you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed. Be sure you have all your questions answered to your satisfaction.

Hawaii's most experienced CK surgeon, conductive keratoplasty, explains benefits vs. risks in near vision ck in honolulu

CK is a safe and effective procedure, but like
any medical procedure, it does have some risks

Frequently Asked Questions:

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