Meet Brooke, who is FREE from her glasses within 3 weeks!

Brooke and Dr. Tahir. She is 20/20 without glasses, soft contact lenses, or surgery!

Kids are active, free them from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses during the day.

Brooke,  our wonderful 12-year old patient has been been fitted in advanced Ortho-K lens (lenses which painlessly reshape the front part of the eye). Brooke started out close to -5.25 and within the first 3 days her prescription was cut down by 40%!  Over the next 3-weeks Brooke went from being dependent on wearing glasses full-time to not having to wear glasses or soft contact lenses at all! She simply wears her Ortho-K lenses at night while she sleeps. 

She loves the freedom her new vision brings.  Not having to worry about glasses or soft contacts with sports, activities, swimming, or school! Ask us for your child.

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Have You Ever Wished Your Child Could Just See

Are you told year after year your child needs stronger glasses? Wishing there was another alternative. Ask about Ortho-K.

What is Ortho-K

While, Ortho-K or Orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s, where doctors learned that reshaping  the cornea could reduce a persons prescription, new technology now makes it a reality for many! A small contact lenses is worn overnight painlessly reshaping the clear front surface of the eye (cornea) and in the morning the lens is removed giving clear vision for the following day. Ortho-K is used for nearsightness, myopia and astigmatism. In some cases Ortho-K can also help patients over 40 regain their near vision. 

Ortho-K and CRT (corneal refractive therapy) can help to reduce and even help stop your nearsightedness.  With a small contact lens worn overnight, you can have painless vision correction.

*Did you know orthokeratology means "straightening of the cornea like orthodontics - straightening of the teeth!

No Pain - No Surgery - Reversible

Ortho-K involves no surgery, no cuts and no heal time. The magic of Ortho-K happens at nighttime while you sleep. Using special contact lenses you sleep in at night, the cornea is gently flattened to reduce your prescription. During the day your are free of your glasses and contacts.

Who is it For

Active people looking for an alternative to wearing glasses or contacts. Imagine not having to worry about the hassles of your glasses or irritation of contacts during sports or other activities. Younger children not eligible for LAISK or laser eye surgery.  

Not everyone is a candidate for Ortho-K. Your prescription and other measurements must be within a certain amount to qualify. Ask Dr. Tahir about your numbers at your next visit.

Is it Safe for Children

Ortho-K is an excellent choice for children! Studies show nearsightedness is progressing at an alarming rate, as much as 30-40% just in the United States (Asians have the highest progression). As kids use more digital devices, phones and computers it is even more important this issue is addressed.

Ortho-K, or CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy - Myopic Reduction Therapy) can dramatically slow and in some cases, even stop the progression of nearsightedness. This can also reduce risks associated with higher myopia and diseases such as glaucoma.

• Excellent option for children (and adults)
• Only option for Children as they are not candidates for Laser
• No surgery
• No Pain
• Reversible

3-5 Weeks to Clear Vision

Many patients will see a reduction in their prescription within the first 2-3 days, some up to 50%! The cornea and prescription will stabilize  after 3-5 weeks. During that time our office will supplement you with soft contact lenses as your prescription changes. The final retainer lens will be worn at night to continue treatment. It is vital the lens be wore each night, without use, your cornea and prescription will go back to the previous amount.

How Do We Fit the Lenses

Our office uses the latest technologies to precisely measure the shape,and curves of the cornea for assessing the fit. We use current topography (corneal mapping of the eye) as well as an OCT (scanner of the cornea and contact lens) to ensure proper fit and alignment. The better the fit the better the results. We only use manufactures specialized in Ortho-K Lenses and designs. 

Call Us Today

Call us to see if you are a candidate for Ortho-K or CRT therapy.

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