The ortho-k procedure is suitable for many patients, but not all prescriptions are able to be corrected. Ortho-k is best suited for people with healthy eyes and mild to moderate myopia, mild to moderate hyperopia, mild astigmatism, and also presbyopia. Some higher prescriptions are outside the range that can be treated. People of all ages can have ortho-k, whether they are children, teenagers, adults or mature adults.
Your optometrist can reduce prescriptions above these measurements, but total correction is not typically possible. Because each patient has a unique anatomy, physiology, and health needs, it’s imperative that a patient speaks with one of our optometrists to know if ortho-k is right for them.
The corneal shape’s complexity and response to the cornea itself are also factors to consider because the speed of corneal moulding from one patient to the next varies. Ortho-k success rates are very high, but this treatment cannot guarantee total success due to multiple considerations.
We Invite You to Contact Us!
Ortho-k is a procedure that can improve a person’s comfort and vision through gentle moulding of the eye overnight. Depending on your unique needs and specific goals, your optometrist can speak with you about possible treatment options at our clinic.
Our team at Envision Optical invites you to contact our eye clinic today for more information about ortho-k. We are pleased to serve patients from all surrounding areas of the Gold Coast, such as Burleigh Waters and Tweed Heads.
We look forward to inviting you to Envision Optical!