Discover Ortho-K: Myopia Management While You Sleep

Discover Ortho-K: Myopia Management While You Sleep

Ortho-K, short for orthokeratology, is a non-surgical, overnight solution for myopia management that allows you to correct your vision while you sleep. By wearing custom-designed contact lenses at night, Ortho-K gently reshapes the cornea, the front surface of the eye, to correct nearsightedness, so you can see clearly during the day without needing glasses or daytime contacts.

What is Ortho-K?

Ortho-K lenses are specialized gas-permeable contact lenses designed to temporarily reshape the cornea, correcting refractive errors like myopia. The effects are non-permanent, but with regular nightly wear, Ortho-K lenses provide clear vision throughout the day. They’re especially effective for children and teens, who often experience progressive myopia.

How Ortho-K Manages Myopia Progression

Myopia is a growing concern, especially among children and teenagers who spend extended hours focusing on screens and close-up work. Research shows that Ortho-K can slow down the progression of myopia, which can help reduce the risk of developing serious eye health issues later in life, such as glaucoma or retinal detachment.

The Benefits of Ortho-K

Ortho-K offers unique benefits that appeal to a range of patients, including:
 

•          Freedom from Daytime Lenses: Wake up with clear vision and enjoy the freedom of going lens-free during the day—no need to worry about glasses or contact lenses for activities, sports, or outdoor adventures.

•          Non-Surgical and Reversible: Unlike LASIK, Ortho-K is completely non-invasive and reversible. If you stop wearing the lenses, your cornea will gradually return to its original shape.

•          Effective Myopia Control: For young patients, Ortho-K is an excellent option to help control the progression of myopia, offering long-term benefits in protecting eye health.

Who is a Good Candidate for Ortho-K?

Ortho-K is ideal for patients with mild to moderate myopia and those seeking a non-surgical solution for clear daytime vision. It’s particularly recommended for children and teens as it slows myopia progression during the critical years of eye development. Adults who prefer a lens-free experience during the day can also benefit from Ortho-K, especially if they are not candidates for LASIK or other refractive surgeries.

What to Expect with Ortho-K Treatment

The journey to clearer vision with Ortho-K starts with a comprehensive eye exam, where your optometrist will assess your eye health and measure your corneal curvature. The Ortho-K lenses are custom-fitted based on your corneal measurements to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness. After receiving your lenses, you’ll wear them each night, with noticeable vision improvements often starting within a few days.

During follow-up visits, your optometrist will monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed. Most people find the lenses comfortable, and they quickly adapt to wearing them overnight.

Taking Control of Myopia with Ortho-K at Clarity Advanced Optometry

Ortho-K is more than just a temporary vision correction solution; it’s a proactive way to manage myopia and protect long-term eye health. With Ortho-K, you or your child can enjoy clear, unburdened vision during the day and reduce the risk of severe myopia-related complications.

Contact Clarity Advanced Optometry to schedule an Ortho-K consultation and start the journey toward myopia management and improved daytime freedom. Please call or text our Myopia Management hotline at 626-268-3069 to schedule a consultation.