Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for Myopia Control

Clear Vision During the Day—Without Glasses or Contact Lenses

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a non-surgical vision correction treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea while you sleep.

Simply insert your custom-fitted Ortho-K lenses before bedtime and remove them when you wake up. The temporary reshaping of the cornea allows you to see clearly throughout the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses.

For children with progressive nearsightedness, Ortho-K offers another important benefit: it can also be used as an effective form of myopia management to help slow the progression of myopia.

How Does Ortho-K Work?

Ortho-K lenses are custom-designed based on the unique shape and prescription of your eyes. While you sleep, the lenses gently and temporarily reshape the corneal surface, changing how light focuses inside the eye.

In the morning, the lenses are removed and the reshaped cornea provides clear vision throughout the day.

Because the effect is temporary and reversible, the lenses are worn regularly at night to maintain clear daytime vision.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Ortho-K?

Ortho-K may be an excellent option for:

• Children with progressive myopia (nearsightedness)
• Children whose prescription continues to increase each year
• Active children and adults involved in sports
• Swimmers and surfers who don’t want to rely on glasses or contacts during activities
• Patients who prefer not to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day
• Patients looking for a non-surgical alternative to daytime vision correction
• Certain patients who experience difficulty wearing traditional daytime contact lenses

A comprehensive Ortho-K evaluation is necessary to determine whether you or your child is a good candidate.

Ortho-K for Myopia Management

Ortho-K is one of several evidence-based treatment options available to help slow the progression of childhood myopia.

Specialized Ortho-K lenses create changes in the way light is focused across the retina. Research has shown that this treatment can reduce the progression of myopia in many children compared with conventional single-vision correction.

An additional advantage is that children can enjoy clear daytime vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses—something that can be especially beneficial for children involved in sports and other active lifestyles.

At New Optix Optometry, our doctors monitor your child’s prescription, vision, eye health, and myopia progression throughout treatment. Your child’s Ortho-K lenses can be adjusted as their eyes and visual needs change.

Is My Child Too Young for Ortho-K?

There isn’t one specific age that’s right for every child.

The decision depends on factors such as your child’s prescription, rate of myopia progression, eye health, maturity, and ability to safely handle and care for contact lenses.

Many children can successfully wear Ortho-K lenses with appropriate training and parental involvement.

If your child has recently become nearsighted or their prescription continues to increase, an evaluation can help determine whether it is the right time to begin myopia management.

Ortho-K at New Optix Optometry

Successful Ortho-K treatment requires more than simply choosing a contact lens. Each lens must be carefully fitted to the individual shape of the eye and monitored over time.

Our doctors use detailed measurements of the cornea to design and evaluate your customized Ortho-K lenses. Follow-up visits allow us to monitor vision, lens fit, corneal health, and treatment effectiveness.

For children undergoing myopia management, we also monitor their myopia over time and make adjustments when necessary.

Schedule an Ortho-K Consultation

Interested in Orthokeratology for yourself or myopia control for your child?

Schedule an Ortho-K consultation at New Optix Optometry to find out if you or your child is a good candidate.

Schedule an Ortho-K Consultation