Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe

Conductive Keratoplasty Designed for Farsightedness as a Safe Alternative to Lasers Lingua Vision Surgical Group Robert W. Lingua, M. D.

… a menu Reading… Seeing to write a check… … or to drive at night Do you have trouble…

Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) Benefits of CK • • • Designed specifically for farsightedness Effective vision correction procedure Extremely simple procedure to have performed • Excellent safety profile – CK does not require cutting or tissue removal

The Normal Eye Images focus on retina

View. Point™ CK System

How Does CK Work The CK procedure utilizes • Controlled radiofrequency energy delivered into cornea • Energy causes tissue to shrink in very small area • Treatment applied in a circular pattern in outer cornea

How Does CK Work The CK procedure • Treatment pattern acts as a belt that tightens the outer cornea • Peripheral tightening increases curvature in the center of the cornea

How Does CK Work

A CK Patient

Am I a CK Candidate • At least 40 years old • No eye disease

Am I a CK Candidate • Realistic Goals: • • • Less dependent on glasses: Read a menu See my watch Mark my golf card See the computer

What are the Risks • Fluctuation in vision (only temporary) • Undercorrection (corrected with enhancement) • Overcorrection (rare, may require temporary glasses) • Glare (temporary during first month) • Sensitivity to light (temporary during first month)

Common Questions • Is it painful? – No. • How is CK different than LASIK? – None of the lasik risks: • Is it an office procedure? – Yes

What are the Logistics • Are both eyes treated at once? – If necessary – 50% one eye is sufficient • When can I go back to normal activities? – Next day • Do I need to take time off of work? – If driving or computers required: – 1 -2 days (weekend rest)

Will I Ever Need Glasses Again • Demanding night driving • Extended Reading

What’s Next • Schedule an eye exam • Schedule the CK Procedure

Can I Afford the Procedure • Cost Includes: • • Procedure Medications Entire year of follow-up examinations Enhancements during the first year, if necessary

Can I Afford the Procedure • • Tax-deductible Flex plans Credit cards Financing programs

The Nearsighted Eye Cornea too steep and/or eye too long Images focus in front of retina

The Astigmatic Eye Cornea has unequal curvature, distorting image Multiple focal points

The Farsighted Eye Cornea too flat and/or eye too short Images focus behind retina