Wake Up to Clear Vision with Ortho-K
Custom night-time retainers for clear daytime vision without glasses or daytime contact lenses.
Orthokeratology, often called Ortho-K, uses specially designed night-time retainer lenses worn while you sleep. The lenses gently reshape the front surface of the eye overnight and are removed in the morning.
Ortho-K may be an excellent option for active children, teens, athletes, and adults. It may also be considered as part of a myopia management plan for children with progressing nearsightedness.
Ortho-K and Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, often increases during childhood and the school years. In addition to making distance vision blurry, higher levels of myopia are associated with greater long-term eye health risks.
For many children, Ortho-K offers two important benefits:
- Clear daytime vision without glasses or daytime contacts
- A treatment option that may help slow myopia progression
Published research has shown that Ortho-K can reduce myopic progression in children compared with standard glasses or daytime contact lens correction.
Custom Designed for Your Eyes
At Vision Source – Orland Park, our doctors carefully evaluate each patient to determine whether Ortho-K is a good fit. These lenses are not one-size-fits-all. Each retainer is custom designed based on the shape of the eye, the prescription, the patient’s visual needs, and the desired treatment outcome.
Our doctors have completed the required training and certification to design and prescribe overnight orthokeratology lenses, including Paragon CRT.
Advanced Ortho-K Night-Time Retainer Designs
Ortho-K lenses are custom night-time retainers, and no two eyes are exactly alike. Our doctors use several advanced design systems to recommend the option that best fits your eyes, prescription, and treatment goals.
Designs available through our office include:
- Paragon CRT
- MoonLens
- Eyespace
- WAVE Fully Digital CAD/CAM Ortho-K Lenses
Watch: How Paragon CRT Night-Time Retainers Work
Paragon CRT is one of the advanced Ortho-K designs we use at Vision Source – Orland Park. This short educational video from Paragon Vision explains the concept of corneal reshaping and how CRT lenses are worn overnight and removed in the morning.
This video is provided for general education. During your Ortho-K evaluation, our doctors will recommend the lens design that best fits your eyes, prescription, and treatment goals.
How to Get Started with Ortho-K
Our team guides you through each step, from your initial screening to lens training and follow-up care:
1. Eye Exam and Ortho-K Screening
We begin with a comprehensive eye exam and screening to determine whether you or your child may be a good candidate.
2. Corneal Mapping and Custom Design
We use advanced corneal mapping to measure the shape of the eye and custom design your night-time retainer lenses.
3. Lens Training
Our team teaches you how to safely apply, remove, clean, and care for your Ortho-K retainers.
4. Follow-Up Care
We monitor your vision, lens fit, and eye health closely, especially during the first days and weeks of treatment, with continued care as needed.
Is Ortho-K Right for You or Your Child?
Ortho-K is designed for patients who want more freedom from glasses and daytime contact lenses. It may also be considered for children and teens with progressing nearsightedness.
It may be a good fit for patients who:
- Want freedom from daytime glasses or contact lenses
- Play sports or lead an active lifestyle
- Have progressing nearsightedness
- Prefer a non-surgical vision correction option
A screening visit is the best way to know whether Ortho-K is appropriate for you or your child.
Ask About Our Complimentary Ortho-K Screening
Find out whether you or your child may be a good candidate for custom Ortho-K night-time retainers.
At Vision Source – Orland Park, we will evaluate your prescription, eye shape, vision needs, and overall eye health to determine whether Ortho-K is appropriate.