Ortho-K, short for Orthokeratology, is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment that uses custom-designed contact lenses to gently reshape the curvature of your eye while you sleep. As a result, you wake up with clear vision throughout the day, without needing glasses or regular contact lenses.
This effective treatment is perfect for correcting myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and presbyopia (blurred near vision). If you’re hesitant about LASIK surgery, Ortho K offers an excellent, non-invasive alternative. One of its key advantages is that the results are completely reversible, making it a safe and flexible choice for many patients.
During your first Ortho K appointment, your eye specialist will guide you through a series of important steps to ensure the treatment is effective:
The Ortho K Treatment Process
Once your corneal map is complete, your eye specialist will order your personalized Ortho K contact lenses. During a follow-up appointment, you will receive your lenses and learn how to insert, remove, and properly care for them.
Your orthokeratologist will schedule regular follow-up visits to monitor your progress and ensure the treatment works effectively. In some cases, adjustments to your lenses may be necessary to optimize vision clarity and comfort.
With Ortho K, you can enjoy clear, crisp vision without the need for daily glasses or contact lenses – all while benefiting from a non-surgical and completely reversible solution.
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is rapidly becoming a global concern, with 70-80% of young adults in China, Taiwan, and Singapore affected. In Australia, 31% of 17-year-olds are now myopic, and similar increases are seen in the United States. High myopia, defined as 5.00D or more, poses serious risks of vision-threatening conditions like myopic macular degeneration and retinal detachment, contributing to blindness worldwide.
Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina. While glasses and standard contact lenses correct central vision, they often leave peripheral retinal blur unaddressed. This peripheral defocus encourages further elongation of the eyeball, exacerbating myopia progression.
Orthokeratology (Ortho K) offers a groundbreaking solution. By wearing custom-made lenses overnight, Ortho K reshapes the cornea and reduces peripheral defocus. Research shows that Ortho K can slow eyeball elongation by 30-50%, effectively controlling myopia and reducing long-term risks to eye health.
If you’re concerned about myopia progression, consider Ortho K for both vision correction and long-term myopia control. Consult an eye specialist today to explore this innovative and effective treatment.
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