Corneal Refractive Therapy Hopkins
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All You Need to Know
If you find traditional eyewear a bit of a hassle, our Art of Optiks doctors presents Corneal Refractive Therapy as a flexible option for gradual vision enhancement while you sleep. This temporary solution offers a seamless return to regular eyewear or the possibility of considering LASIK down the road. Our focus is on your everyday comfort, and our committed doctors are here to assist you every step of the way. To delve into the potential advantages, arrange a consultation at Art of Optiks, where we take pride in tailored care and a wealth of experience in Hopkins. Your journey toward improved vision and comfort commences with us.
What is Corneal Refractive Therapy?
Our office offers corneal refractive treatment, often known as Ortho-K, to help you transform your vision. We sincerely care about delivering a non-invasive alternative for improving your eyesight. Our specialized eye experts employ firm, gas-permeable contact lenses to carefully reshape your cornea, addressing your specific needs, such as myopia or occasional astigmatism.
Consider wearing the lenses overnight, gently shaping your cornea while you sleep. When you wake up, the lenses are removed, giving you clear vision throughout the day without the need for contacts or glasses. Our expert eye specialists provide a complete eye exam and customize the corneal reshaping lenses to your unique needs. On this honest path to a clearer and brighter future, we prioritize your genuine satisfaction and visual well-being.
Children and Teenagers
It may be difficult to navigate the obstacles of wearing glasses at a young age, especially if your child’s vision is fast changing. Concerned parents frequently worry about the continuous changes and the possibility of heavier prescriptions as their children get older. Corneal Refractive Therapy is a potential therapy option for children that has been shown to reduce or even prevent the growth of myopia or nearsightedness. Parents have discovered that children who use Corneal Refractive Therapy have less vision loss than those who use glasses or contact lenses.
Corneal Refractive Therapy can be life-changing for youngsters who participate in contact sports such as football or hockey. If your student-athlete exhibits a drop in performance during critical games or reports difficulties seeing the whiteboard in class, our experts recommend Corneal Refractive Therapy as a potential option. It’s more than simply vision correction; it’s about improving your child’s complete experience, on and off the field.
Adults
Corneal Refractive Therapy eliminates the need for conventional eyewear during the waking hours if you live an active lifestyle, enjoy activities, or work in settings that are not ideal for typical contacts or glasses. Adults who like golfing, bicycling, skiing, or swimming will be able to participate without using glasses or contacts. Additionally, people who operate in a dusty or unclean workplace would most likely be more comfortable throughout the day using Corneal Refractive Therapy. If you have allergies, dry eyes, or other eye issues, Corneal Refractive Therapy can help ease the irritation that comes with normal contact lenses.
What to Expect
After our physicians have established that you are a suitable candidate for Corneal Refractive Therapy, a corneal topographer will assess the curvatures of your corneas. This is a painless operation that takes only a few minutes and generates a topographical map of your eye’s surface. After examining the measurement findings, our experts will create personalized lenses just for you. To achieve the correct prescription, you may need up to three lenses. When you first start wearing the lenses, you may notice that they are in your eyes before falling asleep, but as time passes, the lenses get more comfortable, and you will no longer be aware that they are there.
Benefits
Besides the relief from standard glasses or daytime contacts, our patients have kindly expressed numerous additional benefits they’ve enjoyed through Corneal Refractive Therapy:
Improved Image Sharpness and Clarity
Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses are designed to remodel your corneas by smoothing out uneven curves. This procedure guarantees that incoming light rays are spread more uniformly, resulting in sharper pictures with more clarity.
Instantaneous Effects
Sense the difference in your vision after the first night with Ortho-K lenses—a noticeable clarity when you wake up and remove them. Corneal Refractive Therapy isn’t a forever fix, giving you the freedom to choose. Whether you prefer going back to regular eyeglasses or considering LASIK down the road, the path to better vision is your own.
Feeling of Normalcy
The Ortho-K lenses are only worn at night while sleeping, removing the need for standard eyeglasses during the day. This increased flexibility enables you to handle your everyday tasks with clearer eyesight and a greater feeling of normalcy.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Corneal Refractive Therapy enhances your quality of life through a low-risk process, setting it apart from other corrective methods. This results in the ability to upkeep your overall health, boost everyday work efficiency, and see the world more clearly. It’s a subtle yet meaningful improvement designed to enhance your daily experience.
Are You a Candidate?
Our doctors will assess your compatibility with Corneal Refractive Therapy during your regular eye exam. It’s a straightforward evaluation as part of your routine visit, ensuring your eyes are healthy and you currently rely on glasses or contacts. If you lead an active lifestyle, engage in sports, or work in a dusty environment, Corneal Refractive Therapy could be a suitable option. Unlike LASIK, it’s a temporary solution with minimal risks. The best part is if you choose to return to glasses or contacts, it’s as simple as discontinuing the use of the lenses. It’s a pragmatic and personalized approach to enhancing your vision.
Locations & Doctors
At Art of Optiks, we’ve assembled a group of accomplished doctors dedicated to delivering top-notch optical expertise and care. Our objective revolves around putting our Hopkins patients first, offering outstanding care and in-depth insights into their optical concerns. We value the creation of transparent and genuine connections with each patient, ensuring they are well informed and at ease during their experience. Fueled by a sense of satisfaction and camaraderie, our devoted doctors are here to provide you with an exceptional and optimal customer experience every time.
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.
