ORTHO K LENSES
Lenses by night, clear vision by day.
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WHAT IS ORTHO K?
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Custom-made lenses are worn only at night to gently reshape the front of the eye using it’s tear layer.
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Ortho K offers you freedom from glasses and additionally from all daytime contact lenses.
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It is completely reversible.
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It can correct moderate short-sighted prescriptions and some astigmatism.
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It is also recommended for children as it can slow short-sighted progression.
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Custom-made, highly gas-permeable lenses are worn each night.
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It is a great alternative to laser eye surgery.
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ORTHO K ASSESSMENTS
At the initial Ortho K contact lens appointment we will require a current glasses prescription. This can be obtained from an eye test at Oakwood Opticians or we accept other opticians prescriptions.
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We take images of your cornea using a Topographer, which bounces light off the front of the eye, to thoroughly check the health of your eyes and your prescription. Ortho K lenses are custom-made so it is important to
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If you are new to contact lenses, we show how to insert, remove and care for the lenses.
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Aftercare is really important and further images are taken and prescription re-measured at each visit. The number of visits to get full effect varies (usually between 3 and 6 over a period of 1 to 3 months).
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If you decide to stop wearing Ortho K lenses, they can be ceased at any time and the eyes then return to their previous prescription within a few days.
WHO IS SUITABLE FOR ORTHO K?
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Low to medium short-sighted prescriptions (ask us if your prescription is within the treatable range).
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Contact lens wearers who find they can’t get the comfort their lifestyle demands.
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Those whose activities aren’t ideal for glasses or contact lens wear.
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People who’ve considered laser treatment but are concerned about the risks or can’t be treated.
To learn more about Ortho K, please ask our optometrist (Tom Jackson) using tom@oakwoodeyecare.com or directly on 07976 278064.
To ask about the scheme or book an appointment please contact us.