Orthokeratology

Clear vision without surgery, glasses, or daytime contacts.

“What do I do? My child’s prescription keeps getting worse!”

What if you could correct your child’s eyesight and reduce their dependence on corrective lenses, all while they sleep?

It may sound impossible. But for many, it’s a reality with orthokeratology (ortho-k).

Interested? Schedule an appointment with us to learn more!

What is orthokeratology?

Ortho-k uses custom, specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your child’s cornea while they sleep.

The result is clear vision when they wake up and remove the lenses the following day. And that effect should last throughout the day. Most importantly, ortho-k lenses has been proven to SLOW down the progression of nearsightedness. 

The change in the shape of the cornea, as well as the vision correction they experience, will revert when they stop using the lenses.

What visual problems can ortho-k correct?

Ortho-K is most commonly used to temporarily correct and reduce the progression of myopia (nearsightedness).

In some cases, it can be used to correct lesser degrees of astigmatism.

To find out if ortho-k is right for you and your child, get in touch with us!

Is my child a good candidate for ortho-k?

We can only determine if your child is a good candidate by examining their eyes and prescription. 

However, most children with mild to moderate myopia are good candidates.

The treatment is highly preferred for children who have issues wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses during the daytime.

Want to learn more about your options? Schedule an appointment at Eyecare First to see if orthokeratology is right for your family.