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How are OrthoK contact lenses different from regular contact lenses?

April 26, 2017contact lenses different orthok regular

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How are OrthoK contact lenses different from regular contact lenses?

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Unlike a standard contact lens, the central portion of the OrthoK contact lens fits closer to the eye where it exerts a gentle pressure on the cornea of the eye to reshape it to improve a patient’s vision. In addition, sophisticated design technology is used to measure thousands of points and customize the OrthoK lens to fit the unique shape of each patient’s eyes.