Orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K, is a revolutionary, non-surgical method to correct vision overnight. These specially designed contact lenses gently reshape the cornea while you sleep, allowing you to enjoy clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses.

What Are Ortho-K Lenses?

Ortho-K lenses are custom-fitted, gas-permeable contact lenses prescribed by your optometrist. They’re designed to temporarily reshape the front surface of your eye (the cornea) to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia). Because these lenses are worn only while you sleep, they provide a convenient and comfortable alternative to laser eye surgery or daily lens wear.

How the Cornea Reshaping Process Works

Your cornea plays a crucial role in focusing light onto your retina. If it’s too curved or too flat, light doesn’t focus correctly, leading to blurry vision. Ortho-K lenses apply gentle, even pressure across the cornea, slightly flattening or reshaping it to correct how light enters the eye.

During the night, as you sleep, the lenses gradually mold the cornea into the desired shape. When you remove the lenses in the morning, your cornea retains this shape temporarily - typically lasting a full day - giving you clear, natural vision throughout your waking hours.

Benefits of Ortho-K Lenses

• Clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts

• Safe and non-invasive alternative to LASIK

• Ideal for children managing myopia progression

• Reversible effects - stop wearing the lenses, and the cornea returns to its natural shape

For many patients, Ortho-K offers both convenience and freedom, especially for active individuals, athletes, or children who struggle with glasses.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Ortho-K?

Ortho-K is most commonly used to manage myopia in children and young adults, but it can also be an excellent option for adults seeking a surgery-free way to achieve clear vision. A comprehensive eye exam will help determine if Ortho-K lenses are right for your vision needs and eye health.

Get Fitted for Ortho-K Lenses at Alamo Eye Care

Ortho-K lenses work while you rest, providing sharp vision and freedom from glasses or daytime contacts when you wake up. We specialize in customized Ortho-K fittings to ensure comfort, precision, and effective results.

Schedule your Ortho-K consultation with Alamo Eye Care to experience clearer vision without daytime lenses. Contact our office in San Antonio or Austin, Texas, by calling (210) 403-9050 to book an appointment today.