Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)

Conductive keratoplasty, also known as CK or near-vision CK, differs from LASIK surgery in several ways. Most notably, it uses radio waves rather than a laser to reshape the cornea. CK treats farsightedness and presbyopia.

CK usually involves reshaping the cornea of the non-dominant eye to see close up for reading, and the dominant eye for distance, creating monovision. The process shrinks the collagen on the outer edges of the cornea to reshape it. It's a short procedure that takes only a few minutes per eye. It is a minimally invasive procedure with few complications and risks.

The monovision takes a short while to adjust to, and may decrease depth perception. But, most people adapt quickly and have no problems with adjusting to either change. In many cases, both eyes can be treated in the same visit. This painless procedure can produce immediate results, allowing you to read without glasses immediately.

If you are between the ages of 18 and 40, have a stable lens prescription, no eye-disease that can interfere with healing, and your eyes tear normally, you may be a good candidate for CK.

If you are interested in vision correction, and getting rid of your glasses or contacts, please contact Dr. Harvey Carter at the Carter Eye Center in Dallas for your free consultation appointment. Whether or not you qualify for CK, there are many solutions for better vision, regardless of your age, or other factors.