Monday, February 1st, 2010

As a non-laser refractive surgery, conductive keratoplasty (CK) can be used to correct mild hyperopia. NearVision CK is now the widely applied CK surgery. NearVision CK applies low-level, radio frequency energy to specific spots on the outer part of the cornea, which tightens and steepens the cornea. In this ways, the refocus effect can be achieved. CK involves no tissue removal.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Hyperopia is an eye problem that is opposite to myopia. People with hyperopia can see distance objects clearly but have difficulty in seeing near objects. Hyperopic people may get headache and eye strain if they spend much time on close work. Without proper correction eyeglasses or contact lenses, they always squint and feel fatigue while seeing near objects.

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