What is the cutting-edge Eye research for the correction of extreem
hyperopia? Laser surgery reshaped the cornea and could not be undone
if the
individual didn't experience the results desired.Lens emplants that
could be
removed were in primary experimental phase the last I heard.With
hyperopia(farsighted)glasses get thicker and heavier as time passes.
 What corrections are in research now and what are the results in
correction of extreem hyperopia beyond glasses and contact lens?

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Request for Question Clarification by jbf777-ga on 27 Jun 2003 21:12 PDT

Hello -

I started doing research on this, and I came across a resource that
looks like *the* definitive resource for this topic.  I won't post it
as answer unless you approve it, because the book costs $28.00.  I'd
be willing to answer this question with this answer at a price of $22.
 You can "Edit Question Parameters" and change the price of your
question.

Here's the description of the book:

"This book has been created for patients who have decided to make
education and research an integral part of the treatment process.
Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and
other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look
for information covering virtually all topics related to hyperopia
(also farsightedness; hypermetropia), from the essentials to the most
advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word
official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from
public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected
readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the
latest official information available to date on hyperopia. Given
patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant
references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided
throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on
how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more
detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions
of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet
sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your
browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can
type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access
to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references
accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical
or uncommon terms."

Thanks,

jbf777-ga
GA Researcher

Greetings Awave,
Well, for one thing, I believe there is no 100% sure and safe way to
reverse the effects of eye disorders such as hyperopia. Also, surgical
procedures are always risky, and there’s even the possibility of a
good surgeon making a mistake. But don’t let that scare you if you’re
the one desiring an operation. There is so far only one new method
devised, and it’s Conductive Keratoplasty. Lasik surgery is still the
more common among the high-end treatments for Farsightedness. I have
collected various links on treatment options for hyperopia:


Firm offering new farsightedness treatment - 2003-03-24 - Cincinnati
Business Courier
http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2003/03/24/story5.html
- This newly approved (in 2002) treatment is called Conductive
Keratoplasty (CK), which tries to reshape the cornea with radio
frequency energy. I think Lasik surgery is the latest before it. It’s
new though, so there’s no definite evaluation yet to claim if it’s a
success or failure. But the general word on it from the websites below
sounds good.

Conductive Keratoplasty InfoCenter - Hyperopia information
http://www.conductivekeratoplastyinfocenter.com/

Your Health FYI - conductive keratoplasty information
http://www.yourhealthfyi.com/conductive_keratoplasty.html

Refractec Inc. - Developer of Conductive Keratoplasty
http://www.refractec.com/
- Looks like this is the company that invented the new procedure.

Refractec Conductive Keratoplasty FAQ
http://www.refractec.com/US/Professional/1240.html

Jones Eye Centers - News - laser eye surgery, senior eye health,
Houston, Texas – another article about CK
http://www.joneseyecenters.com/index.cfm/news/laserlessapproach


Other Treatment types:
Washingtonian Online - Latest On Laser Surgery
http://www.washingtonian.com/health/lasersurgery/
- Detailed article on Lasik surgery, gives the most information on
limits and procedure.

LASIK in 2002 and beyond (PDF Document)
http://www.technologygateway.org/techconnect/presentations/pepose.pdf

LaserEyeSurgeryFYI.com - Laser Eye Surgery Latest News
http://www.lasereyesurgeryfyi.com/laser_eye_surgery_news.html

St Lukes Eye Clinic – Hyperopia Information
http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/Hyperopia.asp
- Lists the major treatment types at the bottom

Myopia and Hyperopia in Children: the latest Wisdom (PDF document)
http://www.rpbusa.org/pdf/16th/kzadnik1.pdf
- In case you’re wondering about treatment for kids. I’m sure surgery
is generally avoided for kids.

A guide to refractive surgery in the human eye
http://www.cleareyeclinic.com/ref_surg.html

Refractive Surgery by Dr. Edward R. Annis – with comments on eye
surgery
http://www.aces-abes.org/refractive_surgery.htm

LaserSurgeryForEyes.com - Hyperopia
http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com/hyperopia.html


Other sources:
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: Vol. 28, No. 5, May 2002 –
Patient consultation for extreme hyperopia (case study)
http://www.ascrs.org/publications/jcrs/csmay02.html

USA Eyes - Hyperopia Difficulties (explanation on difficulty of
treatment)
http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects/hyperopia.htm

Here’s a site listing genetic studies, one of which mentions hyperopia
as a possible result of a genetic predisposition
BUMC: Research Publications 2000-2002
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/PageMain.asp?Page=2235&DepartmentID=118

The Book that Jbf777 referred to is probably this one, mentioned in a
sponsored link in a Google search results page:
Icon Health Publications: The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on
Hyperopia
http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Hyperopia.html


I suppose CK is still the latest treatment and no word on new
treatment methods being developed is going around. Why not ask your
ophthalmologist about it?

Google search terms used:
hyperopia latest treatment
extreme hyperopia treatments
hyperopia treatments success rate
latest treatment farsighted
latest research hyperopia treatment
conductive keratoplasty
hyperopia treatment news

I hope this has been a most helpful answer. If you have any problem
with it, do please post a Request for Clarification and I shall
respond. Thank you.

The answer by techtor-ga was most helpful.I was not aware of the CK
process..thank you.awave.

Thank you for the five-star rating! I am glad to have served you
pertinent information here.