Can Ortho-K be used as a temporary vision correction solution?

Request Appointment, Patient Forms, Order Contact Lenses, View Frames, 1718 E. Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-3912 Orthokeratology, commonly called ortho-k, is a method used to correct myopia (nearsightedness) or astigmatism by wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses ... Orthokeratology (ortho-k for short) is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure that eliminates the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. Specially designed ... Sep 12, 2024 ... Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, are special gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight. They reshape the cornea while you sleep. There is no set age limit for Ortho-K, but candidates should be six years of age or older. Both children and adults can use these lenses to correct their ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... Our office offers the Emerald Ortho-K lens which has full FDA approval for overnight wear for people up to -5.00D of myopia and up to -1.50D of astigmatism. ​Ortho-K are special night-time contact lenses worn during sleep to restore clear vision ​without glasses. You may have heard of them advertised as 'Dream ... Apr 23, 2025 ... Ready to experience the freedom of clear vision without daytime lenses? Schedule your Ortho-K consultation with Drs. Hiura & Hiura ... Slowed Myopia Progression in Children: Research has shown that Ortho-K can effectively slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and ...