October 04, 2005
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Conductive keratoplasty approved for use on U.S. pilots
IRVINE, Calif. – The Federal Aviation Administration has granted approval for its pilots to undergo conductive keratoplasty without losing their aeromedical certification for flying, according to a press release.
Refractec said its NearVision CK treatment uses radiofrequency energy, rather than a laser, to reshape the cornea. NearVision CK is indicated for the temporary improvement of near vision in emmetropic presbyopes and hyperopic presbyopes.
For details on the certification requirements and the complete protocol, click here.