Ortho k charlotte

What is Ortho-K?

Orthokeratology contact lenses are a great option for children that do not want to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day. Ortho k charlotte

Orthokeratology lenses allow children to see and experience the world like children that never needed glasses or contacts! Orthokeratology contact lenses are worn only at night and act as night-time retainer lenses. They will correct the child’s vision to see great during the day, while slowing the progression of myopia.

Is Ortho-K Safe?

Countless studies have demonstrated great efficacy and safety of orthokeratology9,10,11. Orthokeratology is often the contact lens of choice for children that are active in sports, love to swim, or simply do not want to deal with the hassle of glasses or contacts during the day. Sclera contacts

An added benefit is that the contact lens will never leave home, so parents have the ability to monitor how the child is caring for their lenses, assure good hygiene, etc.

How Ortho-K Works

Orthokeratology works through fluid hydraulics. The lens rests on the tear layer of the eye. The anatomy of an orthokeratology contact lens allows the tear layer of the eye to shift fluid within the cornea which temporarily results in a shape change of the cornea. This shape change of the cornea functions to allow the child to see clearly when the lens is removed, and also changes the way light comes into the eye to slow the progression of myopia. Often, the shape change can last more than 24 hours, but the child is still encouraged to wear the lens nightly.