Is conductive keratoplasty (CK) to correct presbyopia a viable alternative for PXEers?
Conductive keratoplasty is a treatment to reduce presbyopia, which is the loss of the ability to focus the eyes on near objects that occurs naturally with age, because of loss of elasticity of the lens of the eyes. It is performed by an anterior segment surgeon. In this procedure, energy is delivered to the eye. If a retinal bleed or choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is noted after this procedure, the patient may believe it was a complication of the keratoplasty. Reading glasses may be a better choice. You and your physician should always weigh the risks of a procedure against the benefits and the alternatives available. [September 2006] RETURN TO TOP 16. Can people with PXE benefit from the artificial retina now under development? No one knows. The artificial retinas or retinal implants are exceedingly primitive at this time. They showed promise for light and shadow and now seem to be allowing some people to distinguish the big E on the eye chart. While this is good news for people w
