Ortho-K

Are you tired of wearing glasses?

Are contact lenses uncomfortable?

Do you want Lasik surgery but afraid of the side effects and cost?

Wouldn't it be nice to play sports, play a musical instrument or drive without glasses or contact lenses?

Did you know there's a Non-surgical vision correction procedure thats been around for 40 years? And it's safe for children and adults!

It's called Ortho-Keratology.

What is Ortho-K?

Orthokeratology is a FDA approved procedure that uses specially designed vision retainer lenses to gently and gradually reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism and small amounts of farsightedness (hyperopia). The principle is similar to the use of a dental retainer used by an orthodontist to realign crooked teeth. The vision retainers are similar to contact lenses and are usually worn at night while sleeping. They are then removed upon awakening to provide clear vision without using glasses or contact lenses! The retainers are comfortable and very easy to care for.

"I've never heard of Ortho-K. Is it new?"

Ortho-K has been around for over 40yrs! Attempts to re-shape the cornea have been tried since contact lenses were first fit. These experimental processes would take years to complete and the results were not nearly as favorable as Ortho-K. For this reason, many doctors and patients elected not to participate in these experimental lens designs. With the newer diagnostic technology used to measure the corneal shape and the newer materials being used for vision retainers, Ortho-K is now a viable alternative for many nearsighted or astigmatism patients.

"Do all eye doctors perform Ortho-K?"

No, Ortho-K does not work on every patient and needs to be performed in a very exact and meticulous manner. Dr. Singletary has the experience and the necessary diagnostic equipment, computer software to perform Ortho-K.

"When it comes to eyes, I'm very concerned. Is it safe?"

Ortho-K is very safe for children and adults and is an excellent alternative for children who are just first becoming nearsighted. It's especially great for dry eyes, allergy eyes, children with progressive myopia (near sightedness).

"Does Ortho-K help stop my child's eyes from getting worse?"

Rigid gas permeable lenses, the same used with Ortho-K, have been shown to slow the rate of progression of near-sightedness when compared to children wearing eyeglasses. More studies are needed to confirm this and the exact mechanism, but in our opinion children with rapidly progressive nearsightedness should wear these lenses in an attempt to reduce myopia progression.

"How Much Does it Cost?"

Ortho-K costs roughly half of what Lasik surgery would normally cost. Insurance plans do not cover Ortho-K but we do offer financing options that allow up to 2 years to pay for Ortho-K. Many of our patients take advantage of our "referral" program which allows them to get Ortho-K......FREE! (see our "Special Offers section)

To learn more about Ortho-K in children, please read this accompanying study.

CANDY Study
(Controlling Astigmatism and Nearsightedness in Developing Youth)