Conductive
Keratoplasty
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is the first non-laser,
surgical procedure designed to reduce the dependency of corrective
eyewear for patients with hyperopia (farsightedness). CK candidates
typically are forty-five (45) years of age or older, have good
distance vision, and need reading glasses for daily activities.
Free screening appointments are available daily to determine
if you can experience improved vision with CK.
During your pre-surgical consultation, the patient will have
a detailed ocular examination with pupillary dilation with our
surgeon, Dr. von Kulajta and our optometric team. Dr. von Kulajta
performs CK surgery in our facility on a flexible, outpatient
basis under local “eye-drop” anesthesia using spots
of radio frequency (RF) to reshape the cornea. While recovery
time varies for each patient, most patients are functional the
day after surgery.
Dr. von Kulajta obtained her specialized training in corneal
disease and refractive surgery at Johns Hopkins University after
completing her ophthalmology residency at Ohio State University.
(See complete biographies in our Physician section).
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