Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has treatment options like intravitreal injections. Those injections aim to return the macula to a “dry” state by decreasing abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage. This can help stabilize vision and prevent further loss. But, when wet AMD is well controlled, patients may need another approach to help improve visual function.
Historically, patients with dry AMD — a condition that has the potential to progress to wet AMD — haven’t had treatment options other than a supplement regimen.
The Clear K laser is a groundbreaking approach that can help with both situations. At Bochner Eye Institute in Toronto, ON, we’re proud to be Canada’s first clinical site for the Clear K photovitrification (CPV) treatment.
As the country’s longest standing and most trusted eye care clinic, we’re recognized as an industry leader in treating AMD and other retinal conditions. The Clear K laser offers hope for patients with dry AMD, improving vision and quality of life by providing a noninvasive solution for managing central vision loss.
How Does Clear K CPV Work?
Clear K CPV treatment uses low-energy laser energy to modify the cornea and shift visual images away from blind spots.
While prism eyeglasses lenses relocate images to one place, this procedure moves them to multiple areas to maximize the chance of stimulating healthy retinal cells.
In a process called neuroadaptation, your brain adapts to this change and learns to rely on healthy cells. Vision can continue to improve steadily after the procedure.
Benefits of Clear K CPV for Dry AMD
Patients with dry AMD can enjoy some remarkable benefits with Clear K CPV treatment, including:
Improved Vision: Can improve central vision, including distance and near vision. Patients have reported improvements in color, peripheral, and night vision, along with the reduction or disappearance of blind spots.
Noninvasive Procedure: Unlike invasive treatments like corneal transplants or implantable prismatic lenses, this laser procedure is noninvasive. It’s the first and only noninvasive procedure for dry AMD.
Long-Term Results: Vision improvement continues for years, with many patients experiencing stable or enhanced visual acuity over time. The first patients to have the treatment have now experienced more than three years of improvement in vision and quality of life.
Is Clear K CPV Treatment Right for You?
Patients with dry AMD, as well as those with Best disease, Stargardt disease, or macular holes that were unsuccessful with previous surgery, may be ideal candidates for this treatment. You may benefit from the Clear K CPV laser treatment if you have a best-corrected visual acuity between 20/60 and 20/800.
Dry AMD Laser Treatment in Toronto
Dry AMD now has new hope, thanks to Clear K. At Bochner Eye Institute we can help stabilize and improve your vision, allowing you to regain confidence and improve your daily activities. Call 416-960-2020 in Toronto to book your consultation with our experts.
