Orthokeratology

As well as fitting all types of soft and hard (gas permeable) lenses we have great success with ortho-k

What’s it all about?

Ortho K is a vision therapy that brings a modern approach to a technique known as orthokeratology. Ortho K lenses are manufactured from special highly oxygen permeable material. When worn during the night these lenses apply a controlled shape to the ‘window’ at the front of the eye (the cornea), eliminating your short sightedness. This effect stays strong enough for you to function the entire day without spectacles or contact lenses.

Ortho K is available to patients with the following degrees of short sightedness:

A spherical spectacle prescription of -0.75D up to -4.50D
Astigmatism of up to -1.50D

As well as being an expert in all types of contact lens fitting, we have attended an extensive programme of training prior to treating patients with Ortho K in order to be better familiarised with the technique and lens design.

We use a state of the art corneal topographer to map the surface of your eyes to design lenses to specifications never possible before.

FAQs

Can I really just sleep and see?
Yes, once the effect is complete you simply remove the lenses each morning and can see normally. Also - and this is really clever - you will be able to see clearly with the lenses in when you wake up in the morning (or in the middle of the night). It really is a clear future 24/7!

How quickly will it work?
After the first night most of the necessary correction has been achieved. Normally within a week your sight during the day will be ‘treated’ and you will no longer be reliant on glasses or contact lenses.

Is Ortho K safe?
Yes. Research and experience show that the whole process is 100% reversible. So if you decide to stop wearing Ortho K for whatever reason, the eye will return to its original shape and you will see clearly with your glasses again. This makes Ortho K an excellent alternative to laser eye surgery, which is readily available from the professional you trust with your eye-care.

How is it possible to wear lenses overnight?
Ortho K lenses are made of one of the very highest oxygen permeable materials, Boston XO™*, for maximum comfort and safety during overnight wear. The other unique benefit with Ortho K is that unlike normal lens wear the eye spends its waking hours with natural oxygen levels, uninhibited by contact lenses.

How do I try Ortho K?
Simply book an appointment with your practitioner for a suitability consultation (a fee will be charged for this important assessment). If you are suitable your eyes will be analysed and from the data gathered, lenses ordered. Following lens collection and your first overnight wear, your practitioner will regularly monitor your progress until you only need 3-6 monthly assessments.

What will it cost?
The treatment is likely to be similar in price to wearing a pair of quality daily disposable contact lenses every day**. Your lenses will need replacing every 6 months in order to be sure that they are always providing the optimum correction of your vision. We offer a monthly direct debit system of payment, for complete peace of mind.