Accelerated Orthokeratology is a safe alternative to Lasik, or laser-eye surgery. Simply, Ortho-K is a contact lens that gently reshapes your cornea while you sleep. And unlike laser-eye surgery, Ortho-K therapy is completely reversible.

Not all vision disorders can be corrected by Ortho-K. However, patients who are not ideal candidates for Ortho-K shouldn’t rule out contact lenses altogether. New advancements in contact lenses allow more people see clearly without eye glasses. The risks of Ortho-K are similar to those of wearing contact lenses. However, there are several benefits worth exploring.

	Children
	Young adults, such as teens who because their eyes are still maturing are not good candidates for Lasik eye surgery;
	Adults with nearsightedness (must not exceed 6.0 diopters, astigmatism greater than 1.50 diopters);
	Patients must have healthy corneas
	People with certain medical conditions, such as pregnant women