Orthokeratology (Ortho-K/CRT)

These special custom contact lenses act as “vision retainers” that gently reshapes the eye while you sleep. Upon awakening, you remove your retainer lenses and you can see clearly or even perfectly without any lenses, all day long. The retainer lenses are then worn again at prescribed intervals (usually nightly.) Ortho-K retainers help improve your eyes just like braces help your teeth. Ortho-K contact lenses are generally very comfortable while sleeping and there is a dramatic vision improvement overnight. It usually takes two to three weeks for the retainers to achieve the maximum shaping effect and sharpest eyesight. In some cases it is necessary to make additional modifications to the Ortho-K contact lenses, which may require more time. In addition, we teach you a series of eye exercises that you can do at home to further improve clarity, flexibility of focus, and vision power.

Why choose orthokeratology?

Freedom from glasses and contacts during the day
Slows or halts myopia (nearsightedness) progression
Approved for children
Minimal side effects with proper usage
Unlike LASIK surgery, ortho-k is less invasive and reversible