Orthokeratology FAQs

If you have myopia, the refractive error can make certain tasks like driving and reading challenging. However, orthokeratology, also known as or ortho-k, can help correct myopia, so that you can eliminate glasses and contacts. At Orange County Vision Center in Garden Grove, Seal Beach, and Rossmoor, CA, we offer eye exams to learn more about your eye health and determine if this treatment is right for you. Before

What Is Orthokeratology?

Ortho-k is treatment that is used to correct your vision. It involves special lenses that reshape the cornea while they are worn. Unlike regular contact lenses, ortho-k lenses are meant to be worn only at night while you are asleep and are removed during the day. In addition, the lenses are specially shaped to fit your eyes based on the measurements of your cornea.

What Are the Benefits of Ortho-K?

Ortho-k offers an alternative form of vision correction for those who don’t want to wear regular contact lenses or eyeglasses. Along with that, it can help reduce the progression of myopia by 50T%. The treatment is also safe, non-invasive, and can provide quick results.

What Vision Problems Can Ortho-K Be Used to Correct?

While ortho-k lenses have mainly been used to treat myopia, they can also be used for other vision problems, such as astigmatism. These lenses gently reshape the front part of the eye to help you see more clearly.

Is Orthokeratology Right for Me?

Our eye doctors can help determine if orthokeratology can be beneficial for your vision. If you have nearsightedness, astigmatism, or another vision problem, we can check your eyes and recommend the best type of treatment.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you are considering ortho-k for nearsightedness, contact Orange County Vision Center in Garden Grove, Seal Beach, and Rossmoor, CA, at (714) 894-3353 today. We are happy to tell you more about the treatment and set you up with an appointment. When you need an optometrist near me, our team is ready to assist you!