A Brighter Tomorrow with Ortho-K Myopia Management
What is Orthokeratology?
Orthokeratology, often called ortho-k, is a non-surgical vision correction technique that frees you from needing glasses or daytime contact lenses. This innovative treatment involves wearing specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses overnight.
While you sleep, these lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eyes, known as the cornea, to correct refractive errors like myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism. The result? Clear, crisp vision during the day without the hassle of traditional eyewear. Ortho-k lenses are safe, comfortable, and suitable for all ages, making them an excellent choice for those seeking an alternative to glasses or daytime contacts.
Say goodbye to glasses and contacts during the day — orthokeratology could be your or your child’s path to visual freedom.
Why Choose Ortho-K?
Ortho-k is a non-surgical vision correction technique that provides several compelling reasons for consideration. First and foremost, ortho-k offers the freedom of clear vision during the day without the constraints of glasses or daytime contact lenses. It eliminates the need for traditional eyewear, providing convenience and visual clarity.
Unlike surgical procedures, ortho-k is entirely non-invasive. You can achieve improved vision without surgical intervention, making it a safe and reversible option for all ages. Ortho-k has shown promise in slowing the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children, reducing the risk of high myopia-related complications. This makes it an attractive choice, particularly for young patients with progressive myopia.
The gas-permeable lenses used in ortho-k are designed for comfort during sleep, ensuring clear vision throughout the day. They are comfortable to wear and offer a convenient solution for vision correction. Ortho-k is versatile and can correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. This versatility makes it a practical choice for individuals with various refractive errors. One of the notable advantages of ortho-k is its reversibility. Should you discontinue ortho-k, your corneas will gradually return to their original shape, offering flexibility in your vision correction journey.
Throughout your ortho-k experience, our experienced optometrists at Rye Eye Care will provide continuous monitoring and necessary adjustments to ensure optimal results and comfort.
If you're seeking an alternative to glasses or daytime contact lenses and value a non-surgical, reversible approach to vision correction, ortho-k is a compelling choice that combines freedom, comfort, and clarity.
How Do We Control Myopia With Ortho-K?
Ortho-k involves the use of specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses that are worn overnight while you sleep. These lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eyes, known as the cornea. Doing so, they correct the refractive errors that cause myopia (nearsightedness).
The key to myopia control lies in the unique design of ortho-k lenses. They exert specific pressure points on the cornea, redistributing how light enters the eye. This redistribution minimizes the elongation of the eyeball, which is a primary factor in the progression of myopia.
By wearing ortho-k lenses nightly, you effectively 'reset' your vision each day. The lenses provide clear vision throughout the day without needing glasses or daytime contacts. Importantly, this process helps slow down the advancement of myopia.