Conductive Keratoplasty

In order to correct a refractive surprise post cataract surgery, can Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) be performed
in conjunction with Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) for an individual with mixed vision or would flap (lasik) or surface ablation (prk) be preferred? Prescription in plus format is O.D + .75 spherical -1.00 cylinder.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

CK has thankfully fallen out of favor. It burns the cornea into shape, scars it, is not permanent and can warp the cornea.

Lasik or PRK or LRI are much superior    From your RX lasik likely best choice

JCH MD

[Raven5]

Thank you for the very quick response and information on CK.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You are welcome. Our practice which has some of the best cornea people in the country has nevered offered CK and never will

JCH MD