How do You Know if CK is the Right Procedure?

Dr. Carter uses CK (conductive keratoplasty) to reshape the cornea and improve vision. CK uses a very small instrument to apply radio waves to the outer parts of the cornea in a ring-like pattern. The radio waves change the corneal shape, allowing you to focus better on close range images. The in-office procedure is painless and takes less than five minutes to complete. Your central cornea remains completely untouched, so there are minimal risks
for the CK procedure.

CK Candidates

CK is most often used for patients over 40 who have presbyopia and need reading glasses or who are farsighted (unable to clearly see images up close). If you are in good health and have no previous history of vision problems, you could be a candidate for CK.

The CK procedure can also be performed if you have had prior LASIK surgery, but now require reading glasses. Dr. Carter will conduct additional tests to determine if you are a good candidate and how much corneal modification would be needed to improve your near vision.
The CK Procedure

CK does not require a surgical facility. Prior to your procedure, your eye will be completely numbed with eye drop anesthesia. You'll be asked to look at a microscope light and your eye will be marked with a sequence of dots. Dr. Carter will touch the dots with the probe, making a full circle around the border of your cornea. There may be eight to 32 points, depending upon the amount of correction you need.

Some people choose "blended vision" where Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is used to modify one eye for near vision and the other is left untreated for far vision. If you are not sure which option is right for you, Dr. Carter can help you make the best choice for your lifestyle and needs.
Making the Choice

If you are farsighted or depend on reading glasses, CK could be a viable treatment option. If your vision falls within the range of correction for CK, Dr. Carter will conduct a comprehensive eye examination to determine the health of your eyes. From there, you can both discuss the benefits of CK to decide if it is right for you.

If you would like to ask more questions or schedule an eye exam, please contact our Dallas, Texas vision care office today.

If I have Lasik, Will I Ever Need Eyeglasses?

The majority of people who have LASIK to correct their vision do not need their glasses after treatment. But there is no way to guarantee that you will never need to wear glasses again. Depending on your age and the type of prescription you have, it is possible you may need to wear reading glasses after having LASIK.

Typically people under 40 or 45 read well without glasses following a LASIK treatment. However, most of us will need reading glasses at some point in our lives because the ability to focus on near objects decreases as we age. This condition is called presbyopia and typically occurs after 40 years of age. LASIK vision correction does not prevent or correct presbyopia.

There is a variety of strategies to address presbyopia and provide options for decreasing your dependence on reading glasses. One example is monovision. With this treatment, one eye is corrected to improve distance vision and one eye is corrected for better vision close up. Monovision may delay the need for corrective eyewear.

Another example is blended vision. This is a treatment of one eye with Near Vision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty). The other eye is left untreated for far vision. The CK procedure uses radio waves to change corneal curvature, making it steeper for near vision.

Dr. Carter will be able to address your individual vision needs and help you to determine which options are best for you.

If you would like to have a free consultation to ask more questions or if you are ready to schedule an eye exam, please call or email LASIK surgeon Dr. Carter today. We serve the entire Dallas, Texas area.

How to Choose an IntraLASIK Doctor

Your eyesight is one of the most precious gifts you have. When you need assistance to improve or correct your vision, it is important to choose your doctor carefully. He or she should be certified and well-trained in the procedure you are considering, be able to answer your questions knowledgably, and be as invested in maintaining your valuable sight as you are.

An increasingly popular form of vision correction surgery is IntraLASIK. IntraLASIK uses a second laser instead of a microkeratome (blade) to create the LASIK corneal flap. After you better understand the IntraLase method, you should learn as much as possible about the doctor and vision center you select for the procedure. Below are five questions you can ask to help you choose the right IntraLASIK surgeon.

1. Have you been trained and certified to perform IntraLASIK?
2. How long have you been performing the IntraLASIK?
3. How many IntraLASIK procedures have you performed?
4. Are you certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology?
5. Can you offer the names and contact information of some previous patients similar to me who had IntraLASIK done?

Dr. Carter is willing to answer your questions openly and even provides you with further guidelines for selecting an IntraLASIK surgeon. Using the above five questions, you may not be able to immediately obtain all the information you need, but an eye surgeon who sincerely intends to provide you with the best IntraLASIK procedure possible will make efforts to ensure you are well-informed and satisfied with your decision.

If you are in the Dallas, Texas area and would like to make the best choice possible for your vision needs, please contact IntraLASIK surgeon Dr. Carter to schedule a free consultation.