Orthokeratology: Reshape Your Vision While You Sleep

What is Ortho-K?

Ortho-k, the innovative way to correct nearsightedness, involves specially designed lenses. Here's how it works: you wear these lenses at night while you sleep, and they gently reshape your cornea. When you wake up, you'll see clearly without eyeglasses or contacts throughout the day.

Who Can Benefit from Ortho-K?

Ortho-k is a game-changer suitable for various individuals:

Children: Ideal for those not ready for vision correction surgery.
People of All Ages: A safe option with no permanent effects if you stop.
Active Individuals: Perfect for athletes and those working in challenging environments.

FDA-Approved Brands for Your Peace of Mind

At our practice, we're committed to your well-being. That's why we offer FDA-approved ortho-k lenses, ensuring you receive the highest level of care:

• Euclid Emerald: Great for myopia control.
• Paragon Vision Sciences: Creators of Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT).
• Bausch and Lomb: Manufacturers of Vision Shaping Treatment (VST).

Achieving Remarkable Vision with Ortho-K

The success rates of ortho-k are particularly high for mild vision prescriptions. The ultimate goal is to provide you with 20/20 vision, eliminating the need for eyeglasses or daytime contacts. In FDA trials for CRT and VST lenses, more than 65% of ortho-k patients achieved 20/20 visual acuity. In comparison, over 90% achieved 20/40 vision or better, meeting most states' legal requirements for driving without vision correction.

You might take a few weeks to realize the full effects of ortho-k, and during this transition period, your vision might not be as crisp as with regular contacts or eyeglasses. You may experience glare or halos around lights. For specific activities like night driving, temporary eyeglasses might be necessary until ortho-k's effects fully manifest.

Comfort and Cost Considerations

Unlike regular gas-permeable contacts that can cause discomfort during the day, you wear ortho-k GP lenses while you sleep, minimizing awareness and discomfort.

As for the cost, professional fitting for ortho-k involves a series of visits, and specialized ortho-k lenses are more expensive than standard contacts. However, the investment in ortho-k provides an unparalleled opportunity for clear, unaided vision during the day.

Ortho-K and LASIK

Are you thinking about LASIK after ortho-k? If you’re considering this life-changing surgery, you'll need to stop wearing Ortho-k lenses for several months to allow your cornea to return to its original shape. Remember to inform your LASIK surgeon about your ortho-k journey for proper guidance.

At Centreville Eye Care Center, your vision is our mission. Reach out to us to start your journey towards clear, glasses-free vision. Your brighter tomorrow begins here.