Want to avoid wearing contacts or glasses during the day but STILL see well? Learn about Ortho K Contact Lenses (Orthokeratology) and how these contact lenses can give you 20/20 vision without wearing glasses or contacts throughout the day!
Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology is a method of altering the need for vision correction by reshaping the corneal surface to the eye.
You wear ortho k contacts at night while you sleep and remove them in the mornings so that you can have clear vision throughout the day!
How do Ortho K lenses work?
These are hard contact lenses worn at night so the lenses can push on the cornea and change the cornea’s shape. This moves fluid from the central front cornea to more of a peripheral corneal location which usually creates a flatter corneal profile, changing the refractive power of the cornea. Over time, when not wearing the contact lenses, the cornea slowly regresses back to its original shape and power.
Who makes a good candidate for Ortho k lenses?
- Anyone who is tired of wearing contacts or glasses throughout the day
- Athletes
- Someone who isn’t a good candidate for LASIK
- Ortho K lenses have been FDA approved for up to -6.00 D of myopia and up to -1.75 D of Astigmatism.
- Children when used to slow the progression of myopia (or nearsightedness). Ortho K lenses have shown in some studies to slow the progression of myopia up to 50%!
To hear Dr. Allen explain more about how Ortho K lenses work and who might benefit from them, check out the video below:
Disclaimer: This information is not meant for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should follow up with your local healthcare provider regarding all matters related to your health.