Advent of conductive keratoplasty

CK is a fairly new non-laser refractive surgery technique that does not involve a lamellar cut or removal of corneal tissue. After a quiet entry onto the UK market, its success in the US has led many companies to rethink the potential patient benefits. Gareth Paterson reports

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Typically, between the ages of 40 and 45, patients approach optometrists with tales of woe regarding their inability to focus on near objects. The usual role of the optometrist is to guide their patient towards new spectacles or contact lenses. But as surgical techniques mature, other options can be discussed.