Overnight Lenses That Help Manage Myopia Progression
Most Ortho-K lenses correct vision. Eyes & Vision Ortho-K lenses do more than provide clear daytime vision; they actively manage myopia progression.
What is Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)?
Imagine your child waking up, removing their contact lenses, and seeing clearly all day long – without wearing glasses or daytime contact lenses.
Ortho-K myopia control uses specially designed, therapeutic lenses to gently and comfortably reshape the cornea while your child sleeps. This temporary reshaping corrects their vision for the following day and, more importantly, acts as a treatment to slow the progression of childhood myopia.
The Clinical Data – Slowing the Eye Elongation
At Eyes & Vision, we don’t just use Ortho-K for convenience; we use it for protection. These aren’t standard corrective lenses for nearsightedness; they are precision-engineered treatment devices.
- 30% to 60% Slowed Progression: Clinical trials from 2023-2025 demonstrated that modern evidence-based treatments can slow the progression of myopia by 30% to 60% compared to standard single-vision glasses
- Peripheral Defocus Correction: The lenses reshape the cornea to manage how light hits the peripheral retina. This sends a specific biological signal to the eye to stabilise its length.
- 100% Reversible: Ortho-K is a non-surgical, completely reversible alternative to permanent vision correction. If your child stops wearing the lenses, the eye returns to its natural shape.
Who Is Ortho-K For?
While many children benefit from Ortho-K lenses for myopia, this treatment is the “ultimate choice” for some lifestyles:
Active Sports Child
Clear distance vision with no glasses to break on the playing field and no daytime contacts to get dry or dislodged during a game.
The Swimmer
Because the lenses are removed before getting into the water, there is no risk of losing a lens in the pool or dealing with water borne bacteria underneath a daytime contact lens.
The “At Home” Routine
Perfect for parents who want to supervise the treatment. Since the lenses never leave the house, you don’t have to worry about your child losing or tearing a lens at school.
The Eyes & Vision Difference
Every eye is an unique as a fingerprint. At Eyes & Vision we use state-of-the-art corneal mapping technology to create a 3D model of your child’s eye. Your contact lenses are then custom-manufactured to that exact specification.
Our experts provide:
Expert Fitting: Ensuring the lenses are comfortable for sleep.
Ongoing Monitoring: We track the eye’s physical growth to ensure the treatment is effectively stabilising their vision.
Safety First: We provide comprehensive training for parents and kids on how to apply, remove, and clean the lenses to maintain optimal eye health.
Meet the Experts
Your Ortho-K specialists, Jeff & Emma
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) at Eyes & Vision is led by Jeff and Michelle, both of whom have a strong clinical interest in advanced contact lens fitting. They are particularly passionate about the role Ortho-K can play in myopia management and helping patients enjoy clear vision without daytime lenses.
Common Ortho-K Questions – FAQs
Does Ortho-K hurt?
Not at all.
Most children describe the feeling as similar to a regular contact lens for the first few minutes, but because they are worn while sleeping, children quickly adapt and don’t feel them at all during rest.
How long does it take to see results?
While some children see dramatic improvement after just one night, it typically takes 1-2 weeks of consistent wear to reach full, stable vision correction throughout the day.
Are these the same as “contacts for myopia” from a regular optometrist?
Standard contacts for myopia only focus light so you see OK. Ortho-K night lenses from Eyes & Vision are myopia treatments; they are specifically designed to change the way your eye grows to slow down or halt myopia.
