Corneal Refractive Therapy Plymouth
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All You Need to Know
Our specialists can offer you or a loved one a fantastic substitute for standard eyewear, such as contacts or glasses if you’re sick of living your life with them. Corneal Refractive Therapy allows patients of all ages to gradually improve their eyesight while they sleep, even if LASIK is still a popular alternative. Since this operation isn’t permanent, you can easily get LASIK later in life or switch back to conventional eyewear. Your comfort in your day-to-day activities and daily life is our doctors’ first priority. Please get in touch with one of our skilled physicians to arrange a consultation if you’re considering corneal refractive therapy.
At Art of Optiks, we work hard to give you the best possible corneal refractive therapy consultations and treatments. In order to assist you in selecting the most comfortable vision solution for your lifestyle, our specialists will get to know you and your eyes. We will provide you with a pleasant and educational experience to suit all of your demands regarding Corneal Refractive Therapy thanks to our many years of experience in the eye care sector.
What is Corneal Refractive Therapy?
Utilizing a procedure known as corneal refractive therapy or orthokeratology (Ortho-K), eye specialists can modify a patient’s prescription without resorting to eye surgery. The process involves wearing rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses that gradually reshape the cornea, addressing issues like myopia and occasionally astigmatism. These lenses are worn during sleep, and upon waking, they are removed, allowing for clear vision without the need for contacts or glasses throughout the day. Our experienced eye physicians will assess your eligibility for corneal reshaping lenses during a comprehensive eye exam and determine the most suitable type based on the results.
Children and Teenagers
Wearing glasses at a young age can pose challenges, especially with rapidly changing vision. Parents often worry about their children’s vision evolving and requiring stronger prescriptions over time. Corneal Refractive Therapy offers a promising solution for children, reported to slow or prevent the progression of myopia or nearsightedness. Those choosing this therapy have experienced less vision decline compared to using glasses or contact lenses.
For teenagers involved in contact sports like football or hockey, Corneal Refractive Therapy proves highly beneficial. If your student-athlete faces performance issues during important games or expresses difficulty seeing the whiteboard in class, our doctors suggest considering Corneal Refractive Therapy as a viable alternative.
Adults
Corneal Refractive Therapy removes the need for standard eyeglasses during waking hours if you lead an active lifestyle, enjoy activities, or work in an environment where regular contacts or glasses aren’t appropriate. Adults who like riding, swimming, skiing, golfing, or bicycling won’t need to worry about contacts or glasses to participate in these sports. Additionally, Corneal Refractive Therapy is likely to make those who work in dusty or unclean environments more comfortable throughout their job. Corneal Refractive Therapy can relieve the irritation that usual contact lens wearers experience if they have allergies, dry eye, or other eye disorders.
What to Expect
A corneal topographer will measure the curvatures of your corneas after our doctors have determined that you are a good candidate for corneal refractive therapy. This quick and painless process creates a topographical map of the surface of your eye in a matter of minutes. Our experts will assess the measuring results and create lenses that are specially made for you. Sometimes, the desired prescription can only be obtained by using a set of up to three lenses. Before going to sleep, you might initially be conscious of the lenses’ existence, but over time, they grow more comfortable until you lose awareness of them in your eyes.
Benefits
In addition to the convenience of not having to wear traditional glasses or contacts all day, our patients have excitedly highlighted a host of other advantages linked to corneal refractive therapy:
Improved Image Sharpness and Clarity
The precise design of Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses is intended to compensate for uneven corneal curvature. Through the process of abrasion-free surface smoothing, the lenses allow light to enter your eyes in a more uniform manner, which improves visual clarity and sharpness.
Instantaneous Effects
You will notice better eyesight when you wake up and take out your Ortho-K lenses after the first night of use. Because the effects of corneal refractive therapy are temporary, you can stop using the lenses and go back to wearing standard eyeglasses or receive LASIK in the future.
Feeling of Normalcy
You don’t need to wear regular eyeglasses during the day because the Ortho-K lenses are only worn at night while you sleep. This frees you from the limitations of conventional eyeglasses, so you can go about your everyday activities with better vision and a greater sense of normalcy.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Your quality of life will increase with corneal refractive therapy because it is a very low-risk technique in comparison to other correction methods. You’ll be able to keep up your general health, get things done around the house more quickly, and see things more clearly.
Are You a Candidate?
Discover your eligibility for Corneal Refractive Therapy during your annual comprehensive eye exam or pediatric eye exam conducted by our doctors. Suitable candidates should have healthy eyes and rely on glasses or contacts. If you lead an active lifestyle, engage in contact sports, or work in a dusty environment, Corneal Refractive Therapy becomes an appealing option. In contrast to LASIK, corneal reshaping effects are temporary with minimal risks. Candidates opting for Corneal Refractive Therapy can easily discontinue wearing the lenses if they choose to transition back to glasses or contacts.
Locations & Doctors
A group of distinguished medical professionals at Art of Optiks is dedicated to providing outstanding optical knowledge and treatment. Prioritizing our patients, we work hard to provide exceptional care and a thorough understanding of their optical needs. Our staff cultivates transparent communication to guarantee that patients are informed and at ease throughout their stay. Our doctors promise you the best possible customer experience; every conversation is intended to foster unity and contentment.
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.
