Established in 2003
What is ortho-keratology
Nocturnal™ Orthokeratology (Ortho-k) is the process of wearing a contact lens only when sleeping that corrects shortsighted prescriptions. Stable corrected vision is provided all day without the use of contact lenses or spectacles. The process is reversible and in 2010 established by the FDA as having the same safety as soft contact lenses.
Nocturnal™ Ortho-k lenses have been the first lens choice for many Eye Care Providers since 2003. Their patients have been benefiting for greater eye comfort, the freedom of having “naturally good eyesight” and the potential of myopia control.
Who benefits most from these lenses?
Patients who increasingly find their eye becoming dry and uncomfortable at the end of a long day at the computer.
Patients who want the flexibility to swim at the gym or with their kids without worrying about lens contamination or loss.
Patients looking at the possibility of keeping their child's myopia under control.
Are Nocturnal Lenses for me?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT NIGHT LENSES (ORTHO K) WILL WORK FOR ME?
A. As long as your prescription is within the guide lines your vision should be corrected.
Q. WHAT PRESCRIPTION DO THEY WORK FOR?
A. Night lenses mainly work for Myopia (short sight) between -1.00 and -6.00.
Q. HOW LONG HAVE NIGHT LENSES BEEN AROUND FOR?
A. They were actually invented around 20 years ago, but they are only really starting to take off now.
Q. WHAT IF I MISS A NIGHT?
A. Your eye will maintain it’s shape/vision for at least 48 hours, but they need to be used nightly for effect.
Q. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS VS LASER EYE SURGERY?
A. Laser surgery isn’t reversible. It’s a good way of testing whether laser surgery might be for you.