Ophthalmologist
06 Nov 2026
By Dr. Akshay Mitra
3 min read
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Conductive Keratoplasty is a vision correction solution for people with mild to moderate farsightedness. It is a non-laser surgery used to correct mild hyperopia, and it also helps middle-aged or older people who need reading glasses after they develop presbyopia. If you had good vision your whole life and now find yourself in an uncomfortable position, as you need reading glasses to see up close. There is an effective solution to reduce this problem called conductive keratoplasty, or near vision CK may be the best solution to correct your vision so you can ditch reading glasses. This technique is also helpful if you have had laser vision correction in your life, but now you have mild farsightedness.
How Conductive Keratoplasty Works
In this procedure, surgeons do not use any surgical blade; there is no need to remove corneal tissue. It is an effective and safe procedure. It is a quick and safe method to correct vision, among other procedures. During surgery, your surgeon uses a handheld tiny probe, which is thinner than a strand of human hair, to send radio waves at particular spots on your cornea. In this procedure, the surgeon reshapes the cornea to correct your near vision, and CK is often performed on only one eye to give you distance and near vision without glasses, called monovision. Typically, surgeons follow some steps to perform this surgery:- Surgeons will use a tiny probe to send controlled radio waves to correct your vision; radio frequency is used to reshape the curvature of the cornea.
- To prevent infections, antibiotics will be applied.
- Your surgeon may place a soft contact lens to reduce your discomfort.
- This procedure is painless; some people feel little pressure on the eye while the device delivers heat.
Recovery
It is normal that your eye will feel irritation and discomfort about an hour after surgery, and you will need someone to drive you home. To prevent your eyes from infection, your doctor may give you drops to moisturize your eyes and relieve pain. Your doctor may recommend that you avoid rubbing or pressing your eyes for the next few days, and the doctor will give you some instructions you should keep in mind during recovery.Conclusion
Conductive Keroplasty is a simple solution to correct your mild to moderate farsightedness, and this procedure is safer than other surgeries. The cost of this surgery may vary depending on the location, skills, reputation, and other factors. For this surgery, your age should be above 40 and you do not have any eye disease or dry eye. If your eyes are in good condition, even if you have already had LASIK surgery, you are an eligible candidate for Conductive Keratoplasty surgery to get rid of reading glasses. If you are looking for the best doctor for any eye problems, then you can visit Mitra Eye Hospital and LASIK Laser Centre, where professional Dr. H Mitra, with his 20+ years of experience, can provide you with the best solutions, whether you want a regular eye check or treatment for other eye problems.FAQs
During Conductive Keratoplasty, does the surgeon make any cuts? No, this is the special feature of conductive keratoplasty that, unlike other surgeries, no surgical blade is required, and no tissue needs to be removed. How much time does the surgeon have to do this surgery? The procedure is quick, and it may be done in the office with no special operating theater required, in less than five minutes.