Will the instrument used in the Conductive Keratoplasty procedure penetrate my cornea?
The small, pen-shaped instrument used to apply radiofrequency (RF) energy does penetrate, to a very specific depth, in the cornea (approximately 0.45 mm or less than 1/50 of an inch). The actual penetrating tip (Keratoplast™ Tip) is as thin as a human hair. It also has a specially designed stop to eliminate the risk of penetrating the cornea too deeply.
