Ortho-k With Your Hurst Optometrist
Our Roanoke optometry professionals here at First Eye Care are committed to helping patients achieve optimal eye and vision health. With three locations spread across Hurst, Roanoke, and Woodland Springs, we’re able to conveniently serve our patients’ needs Mondays through Fridays, as well as Saturdays at our Hurst location.
We offer a full range of eye and vision care services at each of our locations, including vision correction in the form of orthokeratology treatment.
What Is Ortho-k And How Does It Work?
Orthokeratology (also commonly known as ortho-K) is a means of vision correction that does not require any type of invasive surgery or procedure. Specifically, ortho-K works through the use of special contact lenses that are designed to carefully reshape the lens of the eye to improve vision quality.
The contact lenses are worn nightly and, when removed in the morning, the patient is able to go through the day without the need for corrective lenses such as contacts or glasses. In many cases, patients who undergo ortho-K treatment are able to achieve 20/20 vision in as little as a few days!
Is Ortho-k Right For You?
Ortho-K is a great solution for those who are tired of wearing corrective eyewear but who are not viable candidates for LASIK. Furthermore, those who do not like the idea of undergoing an invasive procedure such as LASIK could benefit from consulting with an eye doctor to find out whether or not ortho-K is right for them.
Unfortunately, not everybody who wears corrective lenses will be an ideal candidate for ortho-K. Because ortho-K lenses focus on re-shaping the lenses of the eyes, this specific treatment is best for those who have vision conditions related to an abnormal eye or lens curvature. Some common examples of vision conditions that can often be corrected through ortho-K include:
- nearsightedness
- farsightedness
- astigmatism
For those who are viable candidates, ortho-K is often a much more affordable treatment alternative to LASIK surgery and can be used with even younger children.
Request An Appointment With A Roanoke Optometrist Today
If you’d like to find out more about ortho-K treatment or would like to schedule an appointment to find out if you’re a viable candidate for ortho-K, contact First Eye Care. You can call any of our three area offices to set up an appointment, and be sure to take advantage of our new patient special!