OrthoKeratology

Contact Lenses

OrthoKeratology in Mill Park & Reservoir

What is Ortho-K?

Orthokeratology (ortho-K) is a non-surgical technique which uses a contact lens mould to reshape the cornea while you sleep. This allows you to wake up and see clearly without the need for any visual aid. Unlike laser surgery, the therapy is non-invasive and completely reversible once you stop the treatment.

At Vision North Eyecare, we offer orthokeratology in Mill Park & Reservoir to help active individuals enjoy clear vision throughout the day, whether at work, outdoors, or playing sports.

Ortho-K allows active individuals the ability to go about their daily activities for work, recreation, and even participate in sports, without any interference of spectacles or contact lenses. As you sleep the contact lens re-shapes the cornea gently – changes build up nightly and may require up to 1-2 weeks to fully restore vision.

Another benefit of Ortho-K has been its potential in slowing the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in younger patients. Ortho-K is not permanent, and the lens can be updated if there is change in your prescription.

What does the fitting process involve?

Our optometrists will go through the pros and cons of contacts lens wear with you, and once you have decided to proceed with orthoK the lenses usually take 2-3 weeks to arrive.

We will book you in for a fitting and teach appointment, followed by appointments 1 day, 1 week and 1 month after this. When you are stable, we usually see you every 4-6 months.

Here is a video instructing you how to insert and remove and ortho-K lens

Am I suitable for ortho-K?

There is no age limit on ortho-K- children may be suitable candidates, with parents able to help with inserting, removing and cleaning for the lens. Your prescription, as well as the shape of your cornea will determine if you are suitable. Generally, people who are shortsighted up to -5.00DS and with mild astigmatism will be eligible.

We will need to take a scan of the front of the eye, called corneal topography, to find out which lenses will best.

If you’re considering orthokeratology in Mill Park ot Reservoir, feel free to make an appointment with one of our optometrists online or Contact us.