Discover the Power of Ortho-K Lenses: Myopia Management While You Sleep

Discover the Power of Ortho-K Lenses: Myopia Management While You Sleep

For anyone struggling with nearsightedness, known as myopia, there’s now a powerful solution that doesn’t require daytime glasses or contact lenses. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, offers a way to improve vision overnight, allowing you to manage myopia while you sleep. At Lauren Alexander Vision Source, we’re excited to bring this innovative treatment to our patients as a safe, effective way to enjoy clear vision without the hassle of traditional corrective lenses.

What Is Ortho-K?

Ortho-K, also known as corneal reshaping therapy, involves specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses worn only at night. These lenses gently reshape the cornea (the eye’s outermost layer) as you sleep, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina and providing clear vision throughout the day.

How Ortho-K Helps Manage Myopia

In recent years, myopia has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in children and teenagers. Excessive screen time, lack of outdoor activity, and genetic factors contribute to myopia, causing difficulty seeing distant objects. Ortho-K lenses work by flattening the center of the cornea overnight, reducing the eye's tendency to elongate—one of the primary causes of myopia.

Studies show that Ortho-K can slow the progression of myopia, making it an excellent choice for children and teenagers at risk of their vision worsening. By addressing the root of the problem, Ortho-K offers a long-term strategy for managing nearsightedness effectively.

Exploring the Benefits of Ortho-K Lenses

•       Freedom from Glasses and Contacts During the Day: With Ortho-K, you’ll experience clear vision throughout the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses. This is particularly beneficial for those with active lifestyles, sports enthusiasts, or individuals who find daytime contacts uncomfortable.

•       Non-Surgical Myopia Management: Unlike LASIK surgery, Ortho-K is non-invasive and reversible. If you decide to stop wearing the lenses, your cornea will return to its original shape, making it a flexible option for myopia management.

•       Slowing Myopia Progression in Children: Ortho-K is a proven method for slowing myopia progression, especially in children and teens. By wearing the lenses at night, young patients can enjoy clear vision during the day while potentially reducing the severity of their myopia over time.

•       Safe and Comfortable: The lenses are designed with gas-permeable materials that allow oxygen to reach the eye, promoting eye health and making them safe to wear overnight. Most patients adjust to wearing Ortho-K lenses quickly, finding them comfortable and easy to incorporate into their nightly routine.

Who Can Benefit from Ortho-K?

Ortho-K is an effective solution for children, teens, and adults with mild to moderate myopia who want to manage their condition without glasses or daytime contacts. It’s especially valuable for children at risk of their nearsightedness worsening, as early intervention can have long-lasting benefits. Additionally, Ortho-K is an ideal choice for those who experience dryness or discomfort with daily contacts, or individuals involved in sports where glasses or contacts may be restrictive.

Getting Started with Ortho-K at Lauren Alexander Vision Source Today

Our optometrists at Lauren Alexander Vision Source are dedicated to providing personalized myopia management solutions tailored to each patient’s needs. The Ortho-K fitting process begins with a comprehensive eye exam to assess your vision and determine if Ortho-K is the right option. Once fitted, our doctors will guide you on how to care for your lenses and what to expect as you begin treatment.

If you’re ready to experience the freedom and benefits of Ortho-K lenses, contact Lauren Alexander Vision Source to schedule a consultation and embrace clearer, sharper vision—while you sleep! Visit our Shaven Park or Potranco office, located in San Antonio, Texas. Please call (210) 239-2020 or (210) 317-2020 book an appointment today.