Ortho-K

See Clearly Without Glasses, Daytime Contacts, or Surgery
If glasses get in your way or contacts feel uncomfortable—or you just want more freedom in your daily life—Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) could be the answer.

Many of our patients come in frustrated with their current vision correction. Some struggle with glasses that slip or limit their peripheral vision. Others find soft contact lenses irritating, especially if they have dry eyes, allergies, or an active lifestyle.

Ortho-K gives you the freedom to see clearly all day—without wearing anything on your eyes and without having to undergo surgery.

What Is Ortho-K?

Ortho-K is a non-surgical treatment that uses specially designed gas-permeable lenses worn while you sleep. These lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eye overnight. In the morning, you remove the lenses—and enjoy clear vision all day.

No glasses. No daytime contacts. Just sharp vision from the moment you wake up.

The science behind Ortho-K dates back decades. Eye doctors realized that the cornea (the clear front part of your eye) could be temporarily reshaped.

As technology advanced, so did the design and precision of these lenses—leading to the safe, effective system we use today.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Ortho-K?

Ortho-K is a great option for both kids and adults who want freedom from glasses or contacts. You might be a good fit if:

• You have mild to moderate nearsightedness (myopia)

• You’re active in sports or fitness

• You deal with dry eye or allergies that make contacts uncomfortable

• You work in dusty or dry environments where lenses get irritated easily

• You want to reduce your child’s risk of high myopia as they grow

• You simply want to wake up and see clearly, no lenses required

What to Expect with Ortho-K

Once we fit you with your custom Ortho-K lenses, most patients start seeing improvement within the first few nights. Full results usually develop over one to four weeks.

During the transition, you may still need your glasses or daytime contacts for certain tasks like driving—but that’s temporary. As your vision stabilizes, you'll rely on them less and less.

Some people notice mild lens awareness the first few nights, but this fades as your eyes adjust.

Is Ortho-K Safe?

Yes. Ortho-K is FDA-approved, safe, and completely reversible. You’re not making permanent changes to your eye like with LASIK.

As with all contact lenses, proper hygiene is essential. The most common side effect—minor eye infections—typically result from improper cleaning. We’ll walk you through how to care for your lenses so you can avoid problems and keep your eyes healthy.

​​​​​​​Ready to Wake Up and See Clearly?

If you're tired of glasses fogging up, frustrated with dry or shifting contacts, or just want to enjoy vision correction that works with your lifestyle—Ortho-K could be the solution.

Give us a call today to schedule a consultation. We’ll answer your questions, check if you’re a good candidate, and help you decide if Ortho-K is the right fit for your eyes and your life.