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Perfect vision without glasses or contacts was once a fantasy for nearsighted children, but with Orthokeratology, children can sleep their way to better vision. In addition to arming children with the tools that will help them succeed, parents of children with eyeglasses should consider these specialized lenses.

Developed in the 1960s, but refined in the 1990s, Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, incorporates the use of rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight meant to free the user of having to deal with dried out contact lenses or clunky eyeglasses during the day. This technology works by reshaping the cornea while sleeping, encouraging light to enter the eyes while correctly focusing on the retina. Ortho-K is beneficial for nearsighted children ages six to eighteen and has been proven to slow the progression of myopia providing fully functioning 20/40 vision to wearers – contact lens and glasses free.

These results are temporary and users will not need glasses for about a day, this however works in favor of children since their eyes are still developing and procedures such as laser eye surgery are not recommended during these crucial years. This is where Ortho-K lenses save the day, with regular use, (and after about two weeks of use) your child can focus on school without needing to search for glasses in their backpacks or worry about losing contact lenses while playing sports or during an important test. This brings the focus back on the things your child should be focusing on, giving them the freedoms of a child who can see perfectly.

It’s important to note that Ortho-K and laser eye surgery are in sync with one another, not the other way around. In fact, Ortho-K users transitioning into adulthood are ideal candidates for laser eye surgery. Ortho-K lenses are also a favorable solution for adults seeking alternatives to surgery.

Ortho-K lenses are safe for everyday use and are customized for each individual user. When you visit your eye care professionals at IQ Laser Vision, you can be rest assured you are receiving the best prescription for you or your child’s eyes. Your doctor will make needed adjustments to the Ortho-K system so the user has the best possible lenses. The user may experience a bit of discomfort upon initial fitting, but this will be reduced with more use, plus while sleeping, the discomfort is rarely detected. Once you wake in the morning, simply remove them as you would normal contact lenses and you are ready to face the day!

If you are interested in scheduling a free Ortho-K consultation, call 1-888-539-2211. IQ Laser Vision offers three convenient Southern California locations.