The best way to make sure that orthokeratology is indeed right for you is to find an eye doctor who can perform the right tests to properly diagnose your vision problem, as well as assess your lifestyle and needs. Check out these tips for finding the best ortho-k provider in your area. […]
Ortho-k: What You Need to Know – Part 2: FAQs About Ortho-K
Although it has been around for almost 20 years now, orthokeratology is still considered a relatively new method for correcting vision problems resulting from refractive errors, and many people still don’t know much about it. From its name alone, Ortho-k can come off to many as a complicated or scary-sounding medical process or technology. Naturally, […]
Ortho-k: What You Need to Know – Part 1: All About Orthokeratology
Refractive errors–such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia and astigmatism–are more common than you may think. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, i over 40 million people in the U.S. are myopic, while around 14 million are hyperopic. It is also estimated that at least one in three people has astigmatism. […]
