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Ortho-k shaping lenses are designed to progressively reshape the central surface of the cornea systematically, similar to the effect of lasers in reversing nearsightedness. However, unlike laser surgery, the effect of ortho-k treatment is temporary
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No! While orthokeratology can help most individuals (including those with certain types and amounts of astigmatism and moderately high myopia) improve their vision, the procedure is often most effective for those prescriptions falling within a
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While ortho-k can be performed on practically anyone with healthy eyes who can insert a contact lens and follow lens care directions, it is not recommended for people with prescriptions above 5.00 diopters of myopia or above 1.50 diopters of
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Ortho-k is believed to be safe when appropriately fitted and managed properly. Many people have been able to eliminate their dependence upon their glasses and standard contacts with no adverse effects. Unlike surgical procedures like radial
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No, Ortho-k is one of the few processes that allows changes as your vision does. We are able to modify the result until a quality endpoint is reached. At which point a retainer is worn at night as needed to maintain optimal corneal shape and image
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Absolutely. The second reason for fitting younger patients with ortho-k is to allow them to be glasses/contact lens free during the day. The ability to play sports and not have to worry about losing them or getting dust in your eyes is a great
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Not everybody can be a candidate for orthokeratology. OrthoK corrections do not work as well for those who are farsighted as they do for those who are nearsighted. People with very high levels of myopia are also more difficult to treat. People with
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With Ortho-K, you will wear special contact lenses while you sleep, and take them out in the morning with clear vision! The Ortho-K lenses gently reshape the surface of your eye overnight so that your eye is able to focus light without any other
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Ortho-K, or OrthoKeratology, is a process of correcting the sight using a rigid contact lens which is highly permeable to oxygen. It is worn overnight, during sleep, and corrects the vision to give you the freedom to spend the day without the need
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