My child really doesn have any problems with wearing glasses or contact lenses. Is there any reason they should have OrthoK treatment instead?
Yes. You won’t have to continue paying for progressively stronger lenses as your child’s nearsightedness gets worse each year. One of the most exciting research findings within the last three years is that OrthoK slows down or in most situations actually stops the progression of nearsightedness, unlike glasses or contact lenses. OrthoK is ideal for treating child myopia. Instead of being told that your child is more nearsighted each year and needs stronger lenses, the usual outcome to OrthoK wear is “You are doing fine. No changes. Continue wearing your lenses each night.” That’s a wonderful change from what doctors have been able to say in the past.
