Conductive keratoplasty
AI overview
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) is a type of refractive surgery that uses radio waves to adjust the contour of the cornea by shrinking the corneal collagen around it.
Key points
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CK uses radio waves to shrink corneal collagen and adjust the cornea's contour
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uses radio waves to adjust the contour of the cornea by shrinking the corneal collagen around it
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It is a non-invasive alternative to other types of eye surgery
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It is a non-invasive alternative to other types of eye surgery
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CK uses the same principles as Laser thermal keratoplasty and radial keratocoagulation
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It uses the same principles of Laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK) and radial keratocoagulation
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LTK uses a holmium laser while radial keratocoagulation uses a 700°C needle
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the former uses holmium laser and the latter a 700°C needle to correct hyperopia
Treatment
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CK is used to treat mild to moderate hyperopia
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It is used to treat mild to moderate hyperopia
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| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Conductive keratoplasty (CK) is a type of refractive surgery that uses radio waves to adjust the contour of the cornea by shrinking the corneal collagen around it.[1] It is used to treat mild to moderate hyperopia. It is a non-invasive alternative to other types of eye surgery. It uses the same principles of Laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK) and radial keratocoagulation, although the former uses holmium laser and the latter a 700°C needle to correct hyperopia.[2]
- ↑ "Conductive Keratoplasty - EyeWiki". eyewiki.aao.org.
- ↑ Thompson, V. M.; Seiler, T; Durrie, D. S.; Cavanaugh, T. B. (1993). "Holmium:YAG laser thermokeratoplasty for hyperopia and astigmatism: An overview". Refractive & Corneal Surgery. 9 (2 Suppl): S134-7. PMID 8499365.