Interested in clear vision without having to wear glasses, daytime contact lenses or undergoing refractive surgery? Orthokeratology (OrthoK) gently reshapes the cornea while you sleep so you do not need glasses or contact lenses during the day. OrthoK allows you to wake up with clear vision! This benefits those wanting to ditch glasses and daytime contact lenses for sports, recreational activities and swimming to name a few. OrthoK also benefits those with dry eye who cannot tolerate wearing contact lenses throughout the day. With continuous overnight wear, OrthoK is a safe, non-surgical treatment for vision correction and controls the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children.
OrthoK lenses are rigid gas permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reduce nearsightedness by temporarily and reversibly reshaping the cornea (front surface of the eye).
How does OK affect quality of life?
– less dependence on correction
– less symptoms of dryness, scratchy, awareness
– greater self confidence
– less activity restrictions
– more positive self-image
– no change in visual acuity
– better overall satisfaction with vision than soft contact lenses
Are you a good candidate for OrthoK?
A comprehensive eye examination and consultation with one of our doctors will determine if you are a good candidate. A special map of the cornea will be taken using a topographer to screen for any corneal irregularities or diseases before lens design. OrthoK is most successful for individuals with less than 5 diopters of myopia and less than 1.5 diopters of astigmatism. Speak to one of our doctors to discover if you are a good candidate for OrthoK.