ORTHO-K OVERNIGHT VISION CORRECTION CONTACTS
Get ready to throw away your glasses with Ortho-K overnight vision correction contacts!
Ortho-K Overnight Vision Correction has been shown to slow the progression of children’s nearsightedness.
Custom-fitted, gentle vision shaping contact lenses are worn while your child sleeps to temporarily reshape the cornea to improve vision during the day. Your child will be able to see clearly without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Studies show that the progression of myopia is also slowed with Orthokeratology therapy.
Slowing the progression of Myopia in Children May Save Their Vision!
Children with medium to high myopia are at greatly increased risk for serious eye diseases that can cause vision loss or even blindness later in life. In fact high myopia is the 3rd most common cause for vision loss (see the study). People with high myopia are 126 times more likely to have myopic maculopathy, 44 times more likely to have retinal detachments, 5.5 times more likely to have cataracts and 3.3 times more likely to have glaucoma.
No More Eyewear! No Surgery!
With Ortho-K your child can enjoy all of the activities they love without having to worry about eyewear. No more broken or lost glasses, no more contact lens care and no surgery. No kidding!
Ortho-K is safe for children and adults. To see if Orthokeratology is right for you, you will need to schedule an Ortho-K evaluation with your Algonquin optometrist.
Ortho-K: CRT & VST
Do You Dream of Waking Up to Perfect Vision? With Ortho-K Overnight Sight Correction, (also known as Corneal Reshaping Therapy or Vision Shaping
Therapy) you can see naturally and clearly without glasses or contacts all day long.
Ortho-K & Your Child
Nearsightedness, or the technical name Myopia is more and more prevalent in this digital day and age. Ortho-K can slow the progression and give your child the chance to see clearly without the need for glasses or contacts all day long.
Ortho-K & Sports
Are your glasses getting in the way of the game? With Ortho-K, you can get on the field, court or pool without worrying about your vision. See clearly and safely during your sport without the need for glasses or contacts.
Eyes are important indicators of overall health, and comprehensive eye care goes beyond a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. At Atkinson Eye Care in Algonquin, IL, we take the time to get to know you, your eye care history, and all of your vision needs. Our optometrists provide the expert care, advice, options, and the follow up you need whether you are a new patient or an existing one.
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WHEN DOES MYOPIA (NEARSIGHTEDNESS) USUALLY BEGIN?
Myopia tends to begin in school-aged children, and usually continues to progress until a person reaches roughly the age of 20. The longer it progresses, and the worse it gets, the higher your child's risk of potentially sight- threatening eye conditions later in life.
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IS THERE AN IDEAL AGE FOR MYOPIA MANAGEMENT?
It is recommended to start myopia management as soon as possible, with best results found in children who started before the age of 9. However, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.
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WHY IS MYOPIA MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT?
As the myopic eye elongates, it stretches the retina, the light- sensitive layer lining the back of the eye. Excessive stretching makes the eye more prone to tears, inflammation, the formation of new, weak blood vessels and scarring. This raises the risk of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and myopic maculopathy. Safeguard your child's vision with myopia management.