Ortho K Lenses
Orthokeratology is a vision-correction method that involves a custom-made lens which can reshape the cornea while you sleep.
This means you can enjoy clear vision in the morning, without having to wear glasses or contact lenses throughout your day.
Will ortho k lenses help correct my vision?
Sometimes, completely clear vision can be obtained after just a few nights of wearing Ortho K lenses. Melbourne locals wishing to improve their vision with a reversible and non-invasive treatment should speak to the Ortho K Group to determine whether Ortho K lenses could be right for them.
With proven effects and advantages of using an ortho k lens for orthokeratology, this treatment can help improve the vision of those with myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. The only thing for you to do is to get tested, evaluated, fitted and regularly wear the ortho k lens while you sleep and you should see the effects rapidly improve. Although not a long term treatment, orthokeratology or wearing ortho k lens is the safest way to improve your vision due to its non-invasive technology.
This does not involve any form of surgery nor recovery time. Just a little bit of commitment will go a long way! The commitment to wear the ortho k lens overnight and to follow the optometrist’s instructions on proper usage of the ortho k lens. Another amazing thing about it is that the results last throughout the day. No need to worry that your vision might change or while driving or while at work.
Lens Technology
The Ortho K Group use state-of-the-art technology to develop Ortho K lenses. The process begins with a consultation at one of our clinics, which will involve Corneal Topography (mapping) technology to measure the shape of your cornea. By obtaining these precise measurements, we can create a custom lens that will gently reshape your cornea as needed.
Once your lenses have been developed, we will fit them to ensure they are perfectly comfortable. Thorough instructions are provided to help you care for and properly use your lenses. As soon as you pop your lenses in, they will begin reshaping your cornea. Further corneal mapping is conducted at intervals to assess the extent of your improvement.
If you have been looking for OK lenses in Melbourne, you can be sure you will be in safe hands with the Ortho K Group. Contact our friendly and professional team today to gain a deeper understanding of how Ortho K lenses work and whether they could be right for you.
What is an Ortho K Lens?
Orthokeratology otherwise known as ortho k involves using a special kind of contact lens or ortho k lens to reshape the cornea and improve one’s vision in terms of myopia or nearsightedness, astigmatism or hyperopia or farsightedness.
Orthokeratology is not a new thing however, many people are not that familiar with the treatment. Ortho K lenses have been around since the 1940’s and is continuously being improved through technology over time from the method of mapping or fitting the ortho k lens up to the production of the ortho k lens itself.
Over one billion people globally suffer from Myopia or nearsightedness. Ortho K lens is a popular and proven way of slowing down the progression of myopia in children as well as correcting one’s vision without the need to wear corrective eye glasses.
Wearing ortho k lenses have been proven to be one of the most effective forms of treatment for over 20 years with effects lasting for more than 24 hours. It is a common misconception that wearing ortho k lenses at night is uncomfortable as the ortho k contact lens has a tendency to squeeze the cornea. On the contrary, the ortho k contact lens is flexible and adapts to the shape of your cornea and works its way to reshape the surface without any pain.
For people with vision problems caused by myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism, lasik or laser eye surgery is the common option. However, ortho k is a the safer and non surgical method of addressing myopia. It is non invasive, safe for children and completely painless!
Because wearing an ortho k lens means mapping the current shape and status of your eyes, this may take more than one visit to your optometry clinic. Not to worry! Fitting for ortho k lenses is done through a device that uses wavefront technology to carefully map out the surface of your cornea without having to even touch it.
Due to being an elective procedure, using ortho k lenses is not covered by health insurance. However, patients who have decided on this treatment have been extremely satisfied with the results. Having to see clearly without the need for glasses and frames can be a truly worthwhile investment.
