In its attempt to introduce new and improved methods of technology and means of treatment , the Apollo hospital has introduced the new technology for Presbyopia correction, CK Near vision in Sri Lanka.
Presbyopia is the disease where the patient can't read the newspaper, see your alarm clock when you wake up, or read your favorite books without straining your eyes. Nearly millions of people over the age of 40 years are losing their near vision as a part of the natural aging process.
To describe, Conductive Keratoplasty is a painless, revolutionary treatment. Using radio frequency (RF) energy, NearVision CK can change how the eye focuses light by reshaping the cornea to make it steeper.
To be eligible for the NearVision CK, one have to be:
* over age 40
* Had great vision for whole life
*Require reading glasses to compensate for fading near vision.
NearVision CK uses radio waves, instead of a laser or scalpel, to reshape the cornea and bring near vision back into focus. NearVision CK is performed using a small probe, thinner than a strand of human hair, that releases radio waves. The probe is applied in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of collagen. This circular shrinkage pattern creates a constrictive band (like the tightening of a belt), increasing the overall curvature of the cornea.
The procedure, which takes less than three minutes, is done in-office with only topical anesthesia (eye drops).With NearVision CK, the majority of patients are able to return to work and other normal activities the day after their procedure.
Although recovery is fairly quick, it is advisable to be careful with your eyes and to avoid any strain. However, there is no guarantee of any certain results. Hopefully, in the , in the FDA clinical study, nearly 87% of patients had 20/20 vision while looking at objects in the distance and were able to read phonebook-size print (J3) after having NearVision CK .
Source: Financial Times
Filed under Eye Diseases, Eye Treatment, Improved Vision | Tags: Apollo hospital, CK Near vision, eye, FDA clinical study., laser, natural aging process., Presbyopia correction, radio frequency, reshape the cornea, topical anesthesia | 2 Comments
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December 20th, 2008 at 8:58 am
K. AMURTHALINGAM !
He is 80 years old, without a wife and other family. He is alone. He is completely helpless and without state support. He is very ill, hears poorly, has no glasses. He needs urgent dental procedures. He needs a complete physical examination. It would be appropriate to him to visit. We ask for a medical and financial support. There are safe in church circles an institution that takes care in such cases. He can be very poorly run and move. It would be nice before Christmas and the New Year 2009 to fulfill our request.
Note:
Special hospital for the elderly : Geriatrics Division - Apollo Hospitals - , SriLanka.
We ask them much about us to help.
Solicit message by e-mail.
To reach at:
K. Amurthalingam, no. 58a, Malwatta Road, Dehiwala, Srilanka. Phone: 0776008768
Yours sincerely,
K. Amurthalingam