Old Enough For Conductive Keratoplasty

Did you know that age was among the criteria considered when applying for lasik? Unfortunately even if your vision was stable, the older you are the last chance you get of having a successful surgery. On top of that this is not the kind of surgery that is used in any situation and you'll find the surgery to be a great solution if you fit the profile. Conductive Keratoplasty is a good alternative to laser eye surgeries. As one of the latest surgeries you'll find that the cost per eye may be high but it will definitely be worth it if you feel that lasers are too dangerous.

I'll spare you the scientific lingo but I will give you an idea because Conductive Keratoplasty does not use laser to correct vision. Also considered a refractive surgery, this type of surgery uses heat from radio waves to correct your vision. You probably already understand that this type of surgery is a lot less invasive than standard laser eye surgeries. This type of alternative is unfortunately not for everybody. If you suffer from nearsightedness than you will not be able to apply for the surgery because this procedure is mostly used to improve near vision for patients.

So who is it for? Well there are mostly three general eye conditions we can have. The good news is Conductive Keratoplasty will correct two of them which are hyperopia and presbyopia. The only problem is you need to fit specific criteria. One of these standard criteria is it you need to be at least 40 years old if you intend on correcting hyperopia. If you intend on correcting presbyopia then you will need to follow a few tests such as the trial period where you will have to wear contact lenses to determine if you are a valid candidate.

This type of surgery is relatively new and you probably guessed the cost associated with it is not going to be low. In fact this surgery can cost you between $1500 and $2000 per eye. It may seem expensive but eye surgeons who invest in this system need to put at least $40,000 up front. Luckily there are several financial options if you wish to choose Conductive Keratoplasty surgery but lack the financials. At 40 years old you're still young and if you compare the price to the number of visits and glasses you will buy in your lifetime, 2000 per eye may be a good investment.

What if you want to do the surgery but you are too young? Well my advice to you would be to wait. Usually most people who develop hyperopia or presbyopia are at an older age so there is nothing for them to worry about. But if you were too young for Conductive Keratoplasty it would be better for you to save up the money until you are eligible for the surgery. Being impatient and choosing another surgery may not be such a great idea because if you do develop hyperopia for example after surgery and then you have to spend additional dollars to correct a new problem.

In the end the choice will come back to you. This is a relatively good alternative for those who do not want to choose laser eye surgery. Because of its specific nature, if you happen to fit the profile you can be assured that the surgery will definitely improve your vision with minimal complications. CK may seem unstable because it is new but surgeons have had much better success rate with CK.

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