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Frequent Asked Question (FAQ) For Orthokeratology Contact Lenses

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  Frequent Asked Question (FAQ) I Keep Hearing Different Terms For Orthokeratology, Do They All Mean The Same Thing?  Orthokeratology may also be known as: Ortho-K, Corneal Refractive Therapy, CRT, Vision Shaping Treatment, VST, Gentle Shaping System, The Gentle Vision Shaping System, Corneal Molding, Wave Front Corneal Molding, and Gentle Molding. Additionally, the treatment devices used to achieve corrected vision may be referred to as:Retainer Lenses, Vision Retainers, Retainers, Ortho-K Lenses, Corneal Molds, Molds, Wave Lenses, and CRT Lenses. Who Is A Good Candidate? Orthokeratology can be effective on  nearsighted (myopic), and astigmatic patients. Ideally, your prescription should be in the range of -0.25 to -6.00 with no more than -1.75 diopters of surface astigmatism. In some cases, your Orthokeratologist will attempt higher prescriptions. If you have been unable to wear contact lenses for any reason (discomfort, allergies, inconvenience, dryness, etc.), you are...
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

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Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin clear  tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid. Children get it a lot. It can be highly contagious (it spreads rapidly in schools and day-care centers), but it’s  rarely serious. It's very unlikely to damage your vision, especially if you find it and treat it quickly.  When you take care to prevent its spread and do all the things your doctor recommends, pinkeye clears  up with no long-term problems. what cause Pink eyes?                                                                    Several things could be to blame, including: Viruses, including the kind that causes the common cold Bacteria Irritants such as shampoos, dirt,...
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