Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) Near Lincoln, Nebraska

Conductive Keratoplasty, or CK, from our office near Lincoln, Nebraska, is designed specifically for people aged 45 and older who have had good vision all their lives and hate their reading glasses. If you've been farsighted all your life or if you've suddenly noticed you need glasses when you didn't need them before, CK may be the best treatment for you.

The Procedure

CK from LaserVision Correction in Omaha, near Lincoln, Nebraska, uses radio frequency energy to gently reshape the cornea. The CK spots are placed in the periphery of the cornea to flatten the edges and steepening the center; this acts in much the same as tightening a belt. In most cases, the result is an immediate, noticeable improvement in vision. It involves no cutting and no laser and is very, very safe. The procedure takes only about three minutes per eye.

Candidates for CK

CK from LaserVision Correction near Lincoln, Nebraska was developed for patients over 45 who have had good vision all their lives, and have come to hate their dependence on reading glasses. To determine if CK is right for you, contact LaserVision Correction today.

What to Expect

The first step in the CK procedure at our office near Lincoln, Nebraska is a full eye examination to make sure that it is safe to proceed. The patient and the doctor determine the best course of treatment. Most patients can return home within 30 minutes of the procedure.

Benefits of CK

Because it involves no cutting and no laser, CK from our office near Lincoln, Nebraska is fast and virtually painless. Most of our patients are delighted with the convenience and effectiveness of CK. Eighty percent of patients do very well with only one eye treated; this option reduces the overall cost of treatment. Both eyes can usually be treated the same day, and the entire procedure can be done in Dr. Schlichtemeier's office. Most people experience an immediate improvement in vision, though it takes about one month to achieve full benefit.