Ortho-K
Wouldn’t it be great if you could correct your vision?
Refractive Corneal Therapy or Orthokeratology
Wouldn’t it be great if you could correct your vision and reduce your dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses, without having to get surgery? It may seem impossible, but it’s already a reality.
What is ORTHO-K
Corrective Lenses?
Ortho-K is an alternative solution to contact lenses or eyeglasses for people with refractive errors. One of the ways of correcting vision is through Ortho-K contact lenses.
These are special contact lenses that are only used at night, when the person is asleep.
These corrective contact lenses are removed the next morning. After that, the user will have better vision throughout the day, without having to use conventional contact lenses or eyeglasses.
- Cornea shape with myopia without Ortho-K lenses;
- With Ortho-K lenses before going to sleep, the lenses produce a small amount of pressure on the central part of the cornea during your sleep;
- Cornea shape with Ortho-K lenses after sleeping;
- Cornea shape without Ortho-K lenses throughout the day.
Main users
Myopia Management in Children and Adolescents
Managing myopia in people up to the age of 20 has been one of the biggest challenges facing specialists in recent years, especially due to the excessive use of digital devices in our lives. In this case, Ortho-K acts as a “brake” on the progression of myopia, prevent it from progressing in the same way if you only use eyeglasses with corrective lenses. It’s definitely a great product for a better future for these children.
If you don't like eyeglasses
There are always people who, for aesthetic or comfort reasons, don’t feel comfortable using corrective eyeglasses, and for some reason don’t feel comfortable using contact lenses in their daily lives. Using Ortho-k will solve their problem.
At Work
Just like in sport, there are some professions where eyeglasses or contact lenses become a problem, especially in dusty environments or high temperatures.
In Sports
It’s not hard to understand that eyeglasses have always been a big problem for sports enthusiasts. In addition to physical contact, which can be dangerous, and fogging up from body heat, the fields of vision of ophthalmic lenses are also always a limitation to the best performance. The option of contact lenses can also cause embarrassment in some sports due to dusty or watery environments. The Ortho-K solution is fantastic in terms of freedom, allowing athletes to have 100% vision without limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ortho-K a new therapy?
The concept is not new, but Paragon lenses used by Optic One are the only lenses authorized and approved by the FDA for Refractive Corneal Therapy.
Is the therapy permanent?
No. If you stop using the lenses, your vision will return to what it was before Ortho-K.
How long does it take to see well?
Many patients experience significant changes in the first few days, in a maximum of 1 to 2 weeks completely
Can I see with my Ortho-K contact lenses in?
Yes, you can see even with your lenses in.
What are the risks of Ortho-K?
In the clinical studies carried out, no complications of any kind were recorded. The FDA concludes that these lenses are safe and effective.
How often do I have to replace my Ortho-k lenses?
Once a year.
How do I use the lenses?
In each case, the specialist will indicate the best method for maintaining your lenses.
Are there Ortho-K lenses for my eye prescription?
Ortho-K lenses are designed for myopia up to -6.00 and astigmatism up to -1.75.
