Ortho K

What is Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)?

Also known as Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) or corneal reshaping, orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a safe, reversible alternative to refractive surgery. This non-surgical procedure can help reduce your daily dependence on wearing glasses to achieve clear vision.

The treatment uses special rigid contact lenses which are worn while you sleep to re-shape the curvature of the eye. When you wake you remove the contact lenses and are able to experience comfortable, clear vision throughout the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Your Visique optometrist will be able to advise if Ortho-K is suitable for you.

What Vision Treatments does Ortho-K treat?

Ortho-K is commonly used to treat myopia (short-sightedness). It can also be used to treat hyperopia (long-sightedness), astigmatism (unequal focus) or presbyopia (vision after forty). Talk to your orthokeratology specialist to see if you are a candidate for this treatment.

To learn more about Ortho-K contact any of the following Visique Practices who specialise in orthokeratology:

• Auckland: Visique Botany Optometrists: 09 274 9839
• Hawkes Bay: Visique Shattky on Russell Optometrists: 06 876 3777
• Manawatu/Wanganui: Visique Naylor Palmer Optometrists: 06 358 8781
• Waikato: Visique Rose Optometrists Frankton: 07 847 3195
• Waikato: Visique Rose Optometrists Huntly: 07 828 6069
• Wellington: Visique on High Optometrists: 04 586 3332
• Wellington: Visique on Main Optometrists: 04 527 7770

Or visit any of the following websites for more details:

• http://www.visiqueoptometrist.co.nz/orthok.php
• http://www.roseoptom.co.nz/ortho.html
• http://www.shattky.co.nz/shattky/how_we_help/orthk_and_rgp_contacts/faqs_about_orthok.htm