What is OrthoK Vision Improvement?
Ortho-K (or unhyphenated OrthoK as you will also see it spelled) is shorthand for orthokeratology – the science of changing the curvature of the cornea. OrthoK is a vision correction therapy that is used to gently reshape the curvature of the eye to improve vision. Patients who want to improve their eyesight and who are found to be good candidates for the OrthoK vision improvement procedure are fitted with specially designed contact lenses that are worn at night while they sleep. You can think of orthokeratology like orthodontics. It’s like wearing braces. Braces for the eyes. But very gentle braces in the form of specially designed lenses. Just as an orthodontist adjusts braces to straighten teeth, your orthokeratologist will use custom fabricated permeable contact lenses to reshape your eyes until they have reached an optimum vision correction shape. OrthoK means better vision. Better vision overnight. It is ideal for active people who want freedom from wearing glasses or daytime con
