Here at our Princeton ophthalmology group, we're pleased to offer a better way to treat a common visual condition. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, corrects an individual's vision with the use of custom contact lenses while the patient sleeps. The contact lenses are made of a rigid, gas-permeable (hard) material. Due to their unique curvature, they can reshape the corneas overnight. Optimum vision is usually achieved after 1 to 2 weeks of wearing the contact lenses each night. Continued wear maintains excellent vision throughout the day without the need for glasses or soft contact lenses. Studies have proven that this is a ... Continue reading
