Ortho K in Sydney Inner West | Orthokeratology Sydney

Orthokeratology is protective against myopia progression in children, and also a great alternative to refractive eye surgery such as LASIK for adults who want to experience the joy and freedom of vision without contact lenses or glasses through the day.

To design an orthoK lens we first map the surface of your eye, using a precision instrument known as a corneal topographer. Your eye care practitioner uses this information along with your prescription to design a customised lens for each eye and its unique vision problems. OrthoK lenses are manufactured on a high-speed computer assisted lathe. They are made of materials that have high oxygen permeability that allow your eyes to ‘breathe’ overnight while you sleep, maintaining eye health. The back surface of the lens has a series of specialised curves that use your tears to gently reshape the cells on the front surface of your eye while you sleep. The result after waking and removing your lenses is clear, sharp vision that is maintained throughout the day.