Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology
Clear vision without surgery, glasses, or daytime contacts.
Children: Currently, there is a worldwide myopia (nearsightedness) pandemic sweeping the globe, with cases of the condition climbing every day. By 2050, it is estimated that 5 billion people, or 50% of the world’s population, will be myopic.
Adults: What if you could correct your eyesight and reduce your need for corrective lenses, all while you sleep?
It may sound impossible. But for many, it’s a reality with Orthokeratology (Ortho-K).
What is Orthokeratology?
Ortho-K uses a special designed gas permeable contact lens to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. This results in clear vision when you simply remove the lenses the following morning.
The change in the shape of the cornea as well as the vision correction you experience, will easily revert if you discontinue the use of the Ortho-K lenses.
What visual problems can Ortho-K correct?
Ortho-K is most commonly used to temporarily correct myopia (nearsightedness). In some cases, it can also be used in adults to correct myopia, lesser degrees of astigmatism and farsightedness.
To find out if ortho-k is right for you, get in touch with your Dr. Patel and the PersonalEyes Team.
Euclid Emerald
Euclid Emerald Ortho-K is a non-surgical myopia treatment option that has many confirmed studies that has helped improve millions of eyes. Euclid Emerald is like a custom dental retainer that you wear overnight to correct teeth, Euclid Emerald lenses work to reshape the cornea and correct vision while your child sleeps, thus reducing the progression of myopia.
Each lens is designed to be the perfect match for your child based on the unique shape, measurements and prescription of their eyes, giving your child the best possible unaided vision during the daytime.
Euclid Emerald Ortho-K is an FDA-approved, safe and effective method for providing clear vision all day and saving our children’s eyes from getting worse.
Euclid MAX
A newly 2021 FDA approved gas permeable material is NOW available in Othro-K fittings. Euclid’s state-of-the-art technology has created the most breathable and healthiest lens for overnight usage in the world.
“Euclid Max provides incredible oxygen permeability, lens stability, and wettability, which adds a layer of comfort, safety, and satisfaction to my Ortho-K practice,” says David Kading, OD, FAAO, of Specialty Eyecare Group and an early access participant.
“Building on Euclid’s proprietary lens designs, Euclid MAX features an innovative material with a Hyper Dk of 180, the highest of any US overnight Ortho-K brand, without the compromise of lens stability. This is especially important with young healthy eyes in the closed eye environment. “
Am I a good candidate for ortho-k?
Most children with mild to moderate myopia are good candidates for Myopia Control. Most adults with mild to moderate myopia are also great candidates.
The treatment is highly preferred for people who have issues wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Schedule an appointment and find out if Ortho- K is a good fit for you!
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