Physiological studies reveal that a person wearing an eyeglass is believed to be trustworthy nerds and intelligent, but can severely be hindered in his/her self-confidence. Myopia is the common ocular problem that compels someone to get an eyeglass.
In this internet era, an eyeglass is now considered a staple fashion accessory. Then among the rest, there is a pessimistic thought that eyeglasses make someone feel like a square peg in a round hole, less attractive and appealing. A few shifted to use contact lenses, which requires high maintenance and care. Whereas, LASIK, the laser surgical method proves to be more expensive.
For those who still dream of a day for a perfect vision and to say goodbye to their eyeglasses or contact lenses in a convenient way, the good news is in the air. It may sound like a complicated and farfetched technique to attain the feet. But the reality has a solution.
Introducing Ortho-K or Orthokeratology, an overnight wearable contact lens that acts as a corneal re-shaper. These customized lenses correct your eyesight overnight that you will feel an improved vision the next day! And without your usual eye gears.
So how Ortho-K works?
Ortho-K lenses are GP (Gas permeable) lenses, specially designed for overnight usage. While the person wanders in their dreamland, the lenses gently reshape the cornea (the front surface of eyes.) A layer of tear, if formed inside the therapeutic lens, continuously flows around the cornea resculpting its shape.
The revolutionary part is when this reshaping procedure occurs, oxygen supplies to the cornea are not restricted by the preamble lens membrane, keeping your eyes healthy and lubricated. As the daysprings, the user can remove the lens, and the reshaped cornea gives you an improved naked eye vision.
For better results, the patrons wear the lens for a longer duration so that the reshaping effects become permanent, and they can eventually forget about their bulky spectacles.
When is it prescribed?
Generally used to temporarily correct nearsighted (Myopia), Orthokeratology can correct up to
-6.00 Diopters. The lenses can also help to relieve from early stages of ‘astigmatism’ and ‘hyperopia.’
An expert Optometrist will study your case and map your corneal structures. They also consider the diopters errors caused by these refractive disorders to give you appropriate guidance and prescription of lenses.
Who can choose Ortho-K?
Ortho- K lenses are generally preferred and prescribed for,
- Patients with mild myopia and astigmatism
- Children’s with earlier symptoms of refractive errors.
- Young adults who want to wear their glasses.
- Patients who are declared unfit for a surgical procedure or a LASIK.
- Athletes who are a little bothered about wearing their standard contact lens while sporting.
Who fixes Ortho-K Lenses?
Fitting of the Ortho-k lens needs an expert as it requires complete imaging of the patient’s corneal shape. A trained Optometrist will do the needful. After an initial assessment and case studies, he will help to grab the perfect lens for the client.
Ortho-K lenses might need frequent visits to an optometrist for better results. If you are looking to know more or to find a professional, then do check the website or call A+ Orthokeratology Melbourne.
