How Suitable Ortho-K Treatment Can Be

Orthokeratology is a form of Corneal Reshaping where a patient wears a specially designed gas permeable contact lens at night that helps reshape the cornea. The lenses are worn daily during sleep and removed the next day after 8 hours, for about 2 weeks until desired results are achieved.

Ortho-K has been approved by Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for use since last year. Ortho-K is mainly used to reduce myopia or short-sightedness. It has also been found to be effective in correcting other refractive errors, such as astigmatism and hypermetropia. Currently, Ortho-k lenses are available only at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). Orthokeratology is considered safe and effective if performed by an experienced ophthalmologist.

Patients may experience some discomfort during the first few days of wearing lenses, but this is temporary. There are some risks like corneal ulceration or infection associated with overnight use of contact lenses without the supervision of an experienced doctor. The patient's cornea will be carefully monitored throughout the process.

Ortho-K is an Orthokeratology (ortho-k) center in Singapore that offers a painless and effective way to achieve a clear vision. Ortho-K reshapes the cornea gently with specialized contact lenses, which are worn overnight just before bedtime. Ortho-K treatment has helped thousands of people worldwide who want to have clear vision without wearing glasses or contact lenses.

For Ortho-K in Singapore, patients normally consult with a doctor for a thorough eye examination to ensure they are fit for Ortho-K treatment. After the initial test, Ortho-K will provide you with an estimate of how many night sessions are needed to achieve a clear vision. Ortho-K takes only about 4 to 8 weeks.

It offers Ortho-K contact lenses for both eyes. After your Ortho-K treatment, you will need to wear glasses or normal contact lenses during the day until your Ortho-K vision stabilizes at its final Ortho-K correction level.

There are some risks like corneal ulceration or infection associated with overnight use of colored contacts for dark eyes without the supervision of an experienced doctor.

To help speed up Ortho-K treatment, it recommends that you continue to wear the Ortho-K lenses for at least 4 hours during sleep before you take them out. 

The Ortho-K process is not suitable or effective for children below 12 years of age, pregnant women, and those who have irregular corneas. Ortho-K lenses are not suitable for people with eye diseases such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, severe dry eyes, or an allergy to soft contact lenses.

The Ortho-K treatment is reversible and does not require any surgery. Ortho-K is a painless way that is safe for most people to achieve a clear vision. Ortho-K is a great alternative to contacts lenses or laser surgery.

Some people who have been treated with Ortho-K may experience a mild transient stinging sensation while they are sleeping on Ortho-K treatment days. After some Ortho-K sessions, your Ortho-K eye doctor may advise you to take a day of rest from Ortho-K treatment.

Orthokeratology is safe for most people but Ortho-K contact lenses are not suitable for people with some pre-existing conditions. However, Ortho-K lenses for both eyes. Ortho-K is not suitable for children below 12 years of age, pregnant women, and those who have irregular corneas. Ortho-K contact lenses are not suitable for people with eye diseases such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, severe dry eyes, or an allergy to soft contact lenses.

This technology utilizes new-age contact lenses which are worn regularly during the day to gently reshape the cornea. An added benefit is that patients tend to have a clear vision for night time too once their eyes have adapted to their corrected vision during the day.