How does Ortho-K work?

At Des Plaines Eye Care Center, we use the amazing technology of Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) to correct vision and control myopia progression. What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... How does ortho-k correct vision? Ortho-k lenses are designed to float on top of the eye's tear film and apply gentle water-based (hydraulic) pressure to the ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... Orthokeratology is the fitting of a specially designed gas permeable contact lens or mold that is worn overnight. The mold gently reshapes the cornea (front ... Nov 19, 2021 ... Ortho-k uses special contact lenses to reshape your cornea (the surface of your eye). The cornea is made of clear, flexible tissue that helps focus light onto ... Feb 22, 2024 ... Ortho-k is short for orthokeratology, a type of corneal reshaping treatment. It does exactly what it says on the tin: it reshapes the cornea. Ortho-K helps improve quality of life and self-confidence for young myopic patients. Choose a partner that instills maximum confidence and trust! ACUVUE makes ortho-k lenses. ACUVUE ® Abiliti ® Overnight Therapeutic Lenses are orthokeratology lenses that are approved for myopia management in patients of ...