Orthokeratology

Poor eyesight can be a constant obstacle in your daily life. The aforementioned issue can be a nuisance whether you’re putting in work at the office or trying to relax at home. While there are many ways to correct poor eyesight, those options may also present significant drawbacks. At Arena Eye Care Optometry, we present a more convenient solution to the residents in and around Sacramento, CA.

The solution in question is none other than orthokeratology. It’s a form of treatment for refractive errors commonly referred to as ortho-K or corneal refractive therapy (CRT). Find out why you should seek ortho-K from an optometrist near you by continuing below.

What Is Ortho-K?

Whenever the topic of ortho-K or corneal refractive therapy comes up, it’s only a matter of time before comparisons to braces are made. It’s an apt comparison, given how CRT works. Orthokeratology involves the use of specially designed contact lenses. Those special contacts are customized so they can properly work on your corneas. To be more specific, the ortho-K lenses provided by the eye doctor near you are supposed to flatten the center portion of your corneas to change how they interact with light.

The changes brought about by the ortho-K lenses are critical for myopia control and correcting other refractive errors. You should be able to see with greater clarity because of the ortho-K contacts. Because accessories like eyeglasses and contacts can also provide myopia control and vision correction, you may be wondering why ortho-K lenses are better. Simply put, ortho-K contacts are better because they don’t interfere with your daily life. You wear them before going to bed and remove them after waking up.

How Do You Get Ortho-K Lenses?

If you're interested in ortho-K lenses, working closely with an optometrist near you is a must. You will have to undergo an extensive eye exam before the optometrist can provide the lenses you need. The comprehensive eye exam will allow the optometrist to craft lenses that suit the unique shape and size of your corneas and retinas.

You will be asked to return for another consultation once the lenses are ready. During the consultation, the eye doctor will tell you how to insert, remove, and properly care for the ortho-K lenses. Follow their instructions to ensure you get the best results from corneal refractive therapy.

Contact an Eye Doctor Near You

We offer ortho-K services here at Arena Eye Care Optometry. Discover what that treatment can do for your eyesight by visiting our office in Sacramento, CA.