Conductive KeratoplastyConductive KeratoplastyDesigned for Farsightedness as a Designed for Farsightedness as a

Safe Alternative to LasersSafe Alternative to Lasers

Lingua Vision Surgical GroupLingua Vision Surgical Group

Robert W. Lingua, M.D.Robert W. Lingua, M.D.

                                                       

Do you have trouble…

Reading…

Seeing to write a check…

… or to drive at night

… a menu

                                                       

Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)Why Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)

Benefits of CK• Designed specifically for farsightednessDesigned specifically for farsightedness• Effective vision correction procedureEffective vision correction procedure• Extremely simple procedure to have Extremely simple procedure to have

performedperformed• Excellent safety profileExcellent safety profile

– CK does not require cutting or tissue CK does not require cutting or tissue removalremoval

                                                       

The Normal EyeThe Normal Eye

Images focus on retina

                                                       

ViewPointViewPoint™™ CK System CK System

                                                       

How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work

The CK procedure utilizes• Controlled radiofrequency energy Controlled radiofrequency energy

delivered into corneadelivered into cornea

• Energy causes tissue to shrink in Energy causes tissue to shrink in very small areavery small area

• Treatment applied in a circular Treatment applied in a circular pattern in outer corneapattern in outer cornea

                                                       

The CK procedure• Treatment pattern acts as a belt Treatment pattern acts as a belt

that tightens the outer corneathat tightens the outer cornea

• Peripheral tightening increases Peripheral tightening increases curvature in the center of the curvature in the center of the corneacornea

How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work

                                                       

How Does CK WorkHow Does CK Work

                                                       

A CK PatientA CK Patient

                                                       

Am I a CK CandidateAm I a CK Candidate

• At least 40 years old At least 40 years old

• No eye diseaseNo eye disease

                                                       

Am I a CK CandidateAm I a CK Candidate

• Realistic Goals:Realistic Goals:• Less dependent on glasses:Less dependent on glasses:• Read a menuRead a menu• See my watchSee my watch• Mark my golf cardMark my golf card• See the computerSee the computer

                                                       

What are the RisksWhat are the Risks

• Fluctuation in vision (only Fluctuation in vision (only temporarytemporary))• Undercorrection (Undercorrection (correctedcorrected with with

enhancement)enhancement)• Overcorrection (rare, may require Overcorrection (rare, may require

temporarytemporary glasses) glasses)• Glare (Glare (temporarytemporary during first month) during first month)• Sensitivity to light (Sensitivity to light (temporary temporary during first during first

month)month)

                                                       

Common QuestionsCommon Questions

• Is it painful?Is it painful?– No.No.

• How is CK different than How is CK different than LASIK?LASIK?– None of the lasik risks:None of the lasik risks:

• Is it an office procedure?Is it an office procedure?– YesYes

                                                       

What are the LogisticsWhat are the Logistics

• Are both eyes treated at once?Are both eyes treated at once?– If necessaryIf necessary– 50% one eye is sufficient50% one eye is sufficient

• When can I go back to normal activities?When can I go back to normal activities?– Next dayNext day

• Do I need to take time off of work?Do I need to take time off of work?– If driving or computers required:If driving or computers required:– 1-2 days (weekend rest)1-2 days (weekend rest)

                                                       

Will I Ever Need Glasses AgainWill I Ever Need Glasses Again

• Demanding night drivingDemanding night driving

• Extended ReadingExtended Reading

                                                       

What’s NextWhat’s Next

• Schedule an eye examSchedule an eye exam

• Schedule the CK ProcedureSchedule the CK Procedure

                                                       

Can I Afford the ProcedureCan I Afford the Procedure

• Cost Includes:Cost Includes:• ProcedureProcedure• MedicationsMedications• Entire year of follow-up examinationsEntire year of follow-up examinations• Enhancements during the first year, if Enhancements during the first year, if

necessarynecessary

                                                       

Can I Afford the ProcedureCan I Afford the Procedure

• Tax-deductibleTax-deductible

• Flex plansFlex plans

• Credit cardsCredit cards

• Financing programsFinancing programs

                                                       

Images focus in front of retina

Cornea too steep and/or eye too long

The Nearsighted EyeThe Nearsighted Eye

                                                       

Multiple focal points

Cornea has unequal curvature, distorting

image

The Astigmatic EyeThe Astigmatic Eye

                                                       

Images focus behind retina

Cornea too flat and/or eye too short

The Farsighted EyeThe Farsighted Eye