Eye Health

Research shows NearVisionSM CK is nation's leading nonlaser refractive procedure

Published in Drug Week, November 26th, 2004

Ophthalmic device manufacturer Refractec Inc. announced that NearVisionSM CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) has become the nation's leading nonlaser refractive procedure according to new data published by research firm Market Scope.

The 2004 Annual Survey of Refractive Surgeons found that the non-laser refractive procedure market, as a whole, grew 54.7% over 2003 fueled in part by the expanded indication for NearVision CK. The CK procedure leads the segment with a 73.3% market share, leaving refractive intraocular lens (IOL) implantation at 23.3%.

Minimally invasive and painless, NearVision CK uses radio waves to reshape the cornea and bring near vision...

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Source: Drug Week (2004-11-26)

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