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All You Need to Know
Art of Optiks offers a modern, innovative approach to vision care for you and your family. Our experienced team is committed to enhancing daily life through advanced eye care solutions. While LASIK remains a trusted procedure for many, we also provide Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) near Otsego as a flexible, non-surgical option for patients of all ages. This method gently reshapes the cornea overnight, allowing for clear vision during the day without permanent changes, while maintaining the ability to easily transition back to glasses or LASIK in the future if desired.
At Art of Optiks, your comfort and visual clarity throughout your day are our primary focus. If you are exploring Corneal Refractive Therapy, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our knowledgeable specialists. During this tailored visit, our team will thoroughly examine your eyes and learn about your lifestyle and vision goals. Drawing from years of clinical experience, we guide you through an educational and supportive process that addresses all your Corneal Refractive Therapy needs.
What is Corneal Refractive Therapy?
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), also called Orthokeratology or Ortho-K, is a non-surgical treatment designed to temporarily reshape the cornea and improve vision. Using specially designed, gas-permeable lenses worn overnight, CRT subtly adjusts the curvature of the eye while you sleep, enabling clear, glasses-free vision during the day.
This therapy is most often used to correct nearsightedness (myopia) and sometimes astigmatism. Patients wear custom lenses each night while sleeping, and upon removal in the morning, they enjoy improved daytime vision. A thorough eye exam with our experts determines whether CRT is appropriate, and lenses are tailored to fit the unique contours and prescription of each patient’s eyes.
Children and Teenagers
For children, adjusting to glasses can be difficult, and parents often worry about the progression of myopia. Corneal Refractive Therapy provides a safe, effective way to slow or prevent further vision deterioration, often resulting in less progression than traditional glasses or contacts.
Teen athletes, particularly those involved in contact sports such as football, hockey, or soccer, may benefit from CRT, as it allows them to participate safely without the discomfort or distraction of eyewear. Our specialists ensure CRT is appropriate for growing eyes, supporting both academic performance and athletic activity.
Adults
CRT is ideal for adults seeking a daytime lifestyle free of glasses or contacts. This treatment is especially beneficial for individuals with active lifestyles, outdoor hobbies, or professions where conventional eyewear may be inconvenient. Activities such as swimming, skiing, cycling, or golfing can be fully enjoyed without restriction.
Adults with dry eyes, allergies, or other sensitivities also benefit from CRT as a comfortable alternative to traditional contact lenses. This therapy provides a consistent, clear vision while allowing full participation in daily routines and hobbies without the limitations of glasses or contacts.
What to Expect
Once eligibility for CRT is confirmed, a corneal topographer is used to create a detailed map of your corneal surface. This painless, quick procedure guides the creation of your custom lenses. In some cases, multiple lenses may be needed to achieve the ideal correction.
At first, you may feel the lenses in your eyes before sleep, but they quickly become comfortable and unobtrusive. With nightly use, CRT becomes a seamless and effective part of your vision routine.
Benefits
Beyond freedom from glasses or contacts during the day, patients experience a variety of additional benefits with Corneal Refractive Therapy.
Improved Image Sharpness and Clarity
CRT lenses are carefully crafted to correct irregular corneal shapes. By evening out these surfaces, light enters the eye more consistently, resulting in sharper, clearer vision throughout the day.
Instantaneous Effects
Many patients notice noticeable improvement after the first night of use. CRT’s effects are temporary, offering the flexibility to stop lens wear, return to glasses, or pursue LASIK in the future. This adaptability allows vision correction to adjust with your lifestyle.
Feeling of Normalcy
Ortho-K lenses are worn exclusively at night, eliminating the need for eyewear during daily activities. This allows patients to experience natural, unobstructed vision and maintain a sense of normalcy.
Enhanced Quality of Life
CRT is a safe, effective alternative to other vision correction options. Patients enjoy clearer vision, increased comfort, greater confidence, and reduced risk, improving both daily life and overall quality of life.
Are You a Candidate?
Eligibility for CRT is determined during a comprehensive or pediatric eye exam. Ideal candidates have healthy eyes and currently use glasses or contacts. CRT is especially suitable for active individuals, those involved in contact sports, or those who work in challenging environments.
Unlike LASIK, CRT is non-permanent and fully reversible. Patients can stop using the lenses at any time and return to traditional eyewear, making it a safe, flexible choice for children, teens, and adults.
Locations & Doctors
Art of Optiks is home to a team of award-winning doctors dedicated to providing outstanding eye care. Our patients always come first, and we provide clear guidance and thorough explanations for every vision concern. By fostering open, trusting relationships, our specialists ensure every patient feels informed, confident, and comfortable. Each visit combines professional expertise with personalized care, delivering a truly exceptional optical experience.
Art of Optiks currently has two locations, offering a variety of services to our incredible patients. Our doctors, Timothy Haupert and Victoria Whitman, are located at offices in Wayzata and Edina, Minnesota.