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All You Need to Know
If glasses or contacts are dictating how you live your day, it might be time for something different. At Art of Optiks, we believe vision correction should support your lifestyle, not hold it back.
Corneal Refractive Therapy lets you wake up with clear vision after sleeping in specially designed lenses that gently reshape your cornea overnight. No surgery. No daytime eyewear. Just freedom. CRT is completely reversible and perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike.
We look beyond your prescription. Our doctors take time to learn about your daily routines, vision goals, and future plans to design a treatment that truly fits you. And if you ever want to return to glasses or explore LASIK down the road, you can.
At Art of Optiks, we’re here to help you live your life clearly and confidently. Schedule your consultation and see what’s possible.
What is Corneal Refractive Therapy?
Corneal Refractive Therapy, or Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), is a non-invasive solution for clearer vision—no glasses or daytime contacts required. The process involves custom-fitted, gas-permeable lenses that gently reshape your cornea as you sleep, so you wake up seeing clearly.
Primarily used to treat myopia and sometimes mild astigmatism, CRT is a trusted alternative for people of all ages. It’s completely safe, reversible, and doesn’t involve lasers or surgery.
Our process begins with a detailed eye exam. We use advanced mapping tools to analyze the unique shape of your eye and craft lenses designed specifically for you—for optimal comfort and clarity.
If you’re looking for flexibility, safety, and results, CRT could be your next step toward better vision.
Children and Teenagers
For kids and teens, wearing glasses can be frustrating—especially when vision is constantly changing. CRT offers an effective, non-surgical option that not only corrects vision but can also slow the progression of nearsightedness over time.
With CRT, your child wears lenses at night and wakes up to clear sight all day. No lost glasses. No irritated contact lenses. Just freedom to learn, play, and grow without limitations.
It’s especially valuable for student-athletes involved in contact sports like football, hockey, or wrestling. CRT eliminates eyewear concerns on the field while helping kids feel more confident in class.
Our team works closely with families to create tailored CRT plans that adapt to your child’s lifestyle and vision changes—supporting healthier eyes now and into the future.
Adults
Whether you’re on the move or just tired of glasses fogging up, CRT can simplify your day. These nighttime lenses let you wake up with clear vision—no daytime eyewear necessary.
CRT is perfect for active adults who bike, hike, swim, or work in challenging environments. No slipping glasses. No dry contacts. Just comfort and clarity from sunrise to sunset.
If you’ve struggled with dry eyes or sensitivity to regular lenses, CRT is a welcome alternative. Since the lenses are worn only while sleeping, your eyes stay irritation-free during the day.
With CRT, vision correction becomes seamless, flexible, and stress-free—giving you the freedom to focus on what matters most.
What to Expect
Once our doctors determine CRT is right for you, we begin with a quick and painless corneal scan. Using topography mapping, we create a detailed blueprint of your eye’s surface to custom-design your lenses.
Your lenses will be uniquely tailored, and in some cases, a few iterations are needed to achieve the perfect fit and vision clarity. That’s part of our commitment to getting it right.
You may feel the lenses during your first few nights, but most people adapt quickly. Before long, wearing them becomes second nature. The result? A custom-fit, comfortable solution that delivers clear, hassle-free vision from the moment you wake up.
Benefits
CRT does more than eliminate the need for daytime glasses or contacts—it offers a long list of everyday advantages.
Because the lenses are worn only overnight, they’re ideal for people with dry eyes, allergies, or sensitivity to regular contacts. Athletes enjoy unrestricted movement, and teens love the confidence boost that comes with clear vision—no glasses required.
Parents appreciate its ability to help manage and slow myopia in children, while adults value CRT as a surgery-free alternative that fits easily into any routine and lifestyle.
Improved Image Sharpness and Clarity
CRT lenses are expertly designed to smooth out small irregularities in the cornea, allowing light to focus more accurately inside the eye. The result? Crisp, high-definition vision all day long.
Instantaneous Effects
Many people report noticeable improvement after just one night of wearing CRT lenses. And because the treatment is reversible, you’re free to stop anytime—returning to glasses or considering LASIK whenever it suits you.
Feeling of Normalcy
With Ortho-K lenses, your eyes do the work while you sleep. You wake up ready to go—no glasses, no contacts, no interruptions. It’s as close to natural vision as it gets.
Enhanced Quality of Life
CRT helps you see better and live better. With greater comfort, more convenience, and fewer risks than surgery, it’s a smart and effective step toward clearer, simpler living.
Are You a Candidate?
At your annual eye exam, our doctors will determine if CRT is a good match for you. It’s best suited for people with healthy eyes who wear glasses or contacts and want a non-surgical, low-maintenance option.
Whether you’re active, play contact sports, or work in gritty environments, CRT offers a flexible and risk-free solution. And because its effects are temporary, you can return to glasses or contacts anytime—no lasting changes required.
Locations & Doctors
At Art of Optiks, our award-winning doctors are known for their expertise and personal approach. We’re here to support your vision journey with care that’s thorough, transparent, and tailored to you. We take time to listen, educate, and guide you, so you feel confident every step of the way. With a focus on your comfort and clarity, we’re proud to deliver optical care that goes beyond the ordinary.
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.
