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.

  • It is completely reversible.

  • It can correct moderate short-sighted prescriptions and some astigmatism.

  • It is also recommended for children as it can slow short-sighted progression.

  • Custom-made, highly gas-permeable lenses are worn each night.

  • 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?

  • Low to medium short-sighted prescriptions (ask us if your prescription is within the treatable range).

  • Contact lens wearers who find they can’t get the comfort their lifestyle demands.

  • Those whose activities aren’t ideal for glasses or contact lens wear.

  • 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.

Company name: Tropia Limited | Company number: 05324913​​

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