Orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K, is a life-changing vision correction method that eliminates the need for daytime glasses or contact lenses. This innovative process uses specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses to gently reshape your cornea overnight, providing clear vision throughout the day. At Graham Eye Care, we are committed to making your Ortho-K journey smooth, effective, and empowering. Here’s what you can expect from your first consultation to follow-up care.

Initial Consultation

Your Ortho-K journey begins with a comprehensive eye exam. During this appointment, we’ll assess your overall eye health, measure your prescription, and determine if Ortho-K is right for you. Candidates typically include individuals with mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism, or children needing myopia management. We’ll use advanced diagnostic tools like corneal topography to create a detailed map of your cornea. This ensures a customized lens design tailored to your specific needs for optimal results.
 

Lens Fitting and Dispensing

Once we’ve confirmed Ortho-K is a good fit for you, your custom lenses will be designed and ordered. During your fitting appointment, you’ll receive your lenses and detailed instructions on how to insert, remove, and care for them.
 

Our team will guide you through the process step-by-step to ensure you feel confident handling your lenses. You’ll also learn best practices for cleaning and storing your lenses to maintain their effectiveness and protect your eye health.
 

The First Night of Wear

The first night of wearing Ortho-K lenses is exciting and pivotal. You’ll place the lenses in your eyes before bed and wear them while you sleep. The lenses work by gently reshaping the cornea to correct refractive errors, enabling clear vision when you wake up.
 

It’s normal to feel some initial awareness of the lenses as you adjust, but this sensation typically fades within a few nights. Our team is available to address any concerns and ensure your comfort during this adjustment period.
 

The Morning After

The morning after your first night of wearing Ortho-K lenses, you’ll remove them and experience clearer vision. It’s important to follow the recommended wearing schedule to ensure optimal results. Depending on your prescription and corneal shape, you may notice significant improvement in your vision after the first night, with further clarity developing over the next few weeks.

Follow-Up Care

Follow-up care is an essential part of your Ortho-K journey. Regular visits to Graham Eye Care allow us to monitor your progress, ensure the lenses are fitting correctly, and make any necessary adjustments. These check-ins help us maintain the health of your eyes and the effectiveness of your treatment. In the first few weeks, follow-up appointments may be more frequent. As your vision stabilizes, we’ll space out visits to ensure long-term success.
 

Enjoying Clear Vision

Once your vision stabilizes, you’ll enjoy the freedom and convenience of clear, unaided vision throughout the day. Ortho-K is especially beneficial for those with active lifestyles or children needing myopia management. You’ll also appreciate the reduced risk of progression in myopia, particularly for younger patients.
 

Start Your Ortho-K Journey Today

Embarking on your Ortho-K journey is an exciting step toward clear, hassle-free vision. From the initial consultation to ongoing follow-up care, we are dedicated to providing you with personalized support and expert guidance every step of the way. Ortho-K not only offers the convenience of daytime freedom from glasses or contact lenses but also serves as a proactive solution for managing myopia in children.
 

If you're ready to experience the life-changing benefits of Ortho-K, contact Graham Eye Care to schedule a consultation. Visit our office in Graham, Texas, or call (940) 549-1800 to book an appointment today.