Ortho-K is a revolutionary, non-surgical treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to reshape the cornea while you sleep. If you are tired of wearing glasses or daily contacts, Ortho-K offers a safe, effective, and comfortable solution for clear vision throughout the day—without the need for corrective eyewear during your waking hours.
What is Ortho-K?
Ortho-K, or Orthokeratology, involves wearing custom-fitted, gas permeable contact lenses overnight that gently reshape the cornea. By wearing these lenses while you sleep, the shape of your cornea is temporarily altered, providing clear vision the next day without the need for glasses or contacts. Ortho K has been shown to be an effective method for managing Myopia.
This process works by flattening the central part of the cornea, allowing light to properly focus on the retina for clear, crisp vision during the day.
- Clear Vision Without Eyewear: Enjoy crisp vision during the day without glasses or contact lenses.
- Non-Surgical: No need for surgery or invasive procedures to improve your vision.
- Convenient and Comfortable: Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight and removed in the morning, giving you a glasses-free day.
- Ideal for Active Lifestyles: Perfect for anyone who prefers not to wear glasses during physical activities or work.
- Helps Control Myopia Progression: In children and teenagers, Ortho-K may help slow down the progression of myopia, reducing the need for stronger prescriptions in the future.
Initial Consultation & Assessment
During your first visit, our experienced optometrists will evaluate your eye health and determine if Ortho-K is suitable for you. We perform a thorough eye exam, including corneal mapping ( Topography), to create a personalised treatment plan.
Fitting Appointment
Based on the evaluation, we will create custom Ortho-K lenses that are tailored to your specific vision needs. These lenses are designed to fit comfortably on your eyes and gradually reshape your cornea overnight.
Wear While You Sleep
You wear the specially designed lenses only while sleeping. The lenses gently apply pressure to the cornea, reshaping it in a way that corrects your myopia.
Enjoy Clear Vision
When your lenses have reached their full effect, you will be able to wake up and remove your lenses, your eyes will maintain clear vision throughout the day—without the need for glasses or regular contact lenses. The results are temporary, so wearing the lenses overnight is necessary to maintain vision correction.
Is Ortho-K Right for You?
Ortho-K is suitable for many people, including:
- Myopia (Short sight): Ortho-K is most effective for people with mild to moderate Short sight.
- Astigmatism: Ortho-K can also correct astigmatism for many patients.
- People with Active Lifestyles: If you play sports or have an active lifestyle, Ortho-K can help you avoid the hassle of glasses or contacts.
- Children and Teens: Ortho-K is an excellent option for young patients looking to slow down the progression of myopia.
However, Ortho-K may not be suitable for everyone. Your optometrist will discuss your specific needs and determine if this treatment is right for you.
Ortho-K lenses are suitable for children, teen and adults.
The amount of time it takes to notice maximum results from ortho-k depends on the severity of your myopia when you begin wearing your ortho-k lenses.
For mild myopia, improved vision may be noticed after one or two days of wearing your lenses. Though, for higher optical prescriptions, it can sometimes take around two weeks to notice for maximum results.
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It is not uncommon to feel the ortho-k lenses in your eyes until you get used to wearing them— this may take a few days. Don’t be discouraged, ortho-k lenses become more comfortable over time.
Additionally, you may notice blurred vision, halos around lights and increased sensitivity to glare until your eyes adjust to the new lenses and reach full correction.