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What is Orthokeratology?

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-k, is a specialised optometry service that uses specially designed and fitted contact lenses to temporarily reshape the front of your eye (the cornea). The aim is to improve vision. Most Ortho-k lenses are worn at night to reshape the cornea while you sleep. An advantage that Ortho-K has over laser eye surgery is that vision improvements are reversible. These improvements can be maintained if you keep wearing the lenses as directed by our optometrist.

Who is suitable for Orthokeratology?

Ortho-k is can be used to correct near-sightedness (myopia) or long-sightedness (hyperopia). This visual problems can also usually be corrected by eye glasses, regular contact lenses or laser eye surgery however, Orthokeratology is a surgery-free way for some people to leave their glasses behind and not have to wear contact lenses all the time. Ortho-k is sometimes recommended to correct children’s vision. As vision can continue to change for some children into adulthood, Orthokeratology may help with myopia progression.

Is Orthokeratology safe?

There is a slight increased risk of eye infections with Ortho-k. This can be reduced significantly with proper cleaning, storage and handling of Ortho-k lenses. This is why our optometrist will always check for your suitability of Ortho-k as well as giving you an in depth lesson on how to properly clean, store and handle Ortho-k lenses. We also offer routine and regular eye exams for all our Ortho-k users.