Orthokeratology

Ortho-K (short for Orthokeratology) is a non-surgical solution for patients with myopia (nearsightedness) that uses specially designed contact lenses (like Paragon CRT® lenses)to improve vision.

When worn overnight, Paragon CRT® contact lenses gently corrects the curvature of the cornea, resulting in a corneal shape that focuses light correctly onto the retina. When removed in the morning, distant objects will come back into focus and patients can see clearly without the use of glasses or daytime contacts.

NEARSIGHTEDNESS: A REAL CHILDREN’S HEALTH CONCERN

Nearsightedness(myopia) is a common vision condition diagnosed during a basic eye exam. For those who are nearsighted, objects that are farther away appear blurry. Myopia is caused by genetics, as well as other environmental factors. For instance, staring at any object for too long can cause the eye to elongate — it’s this elongation that leads to myopia.

Myopia(nearsightedness) usually begins in childhood, as early as age 6. When left uncorrected, myopia can affect a child’s ability to learn and develop.

If you or your child suffers from any of the following symptoms of myopia, ParagonCRT® contact lenses might be right for you:

• Blurred vision when viewing distant objects
• Frequent squinting and blinking
• Headaches
• Difficulty with nighttime driving
• Needing to sit closer to the television or computer
• Holding books and tablets uncomfortably close while reading
• Falling behind in school