Ortho-k, or orthokeratology is available by Anthony Liska at Unit 6/2 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren, Melbourne. Check out their website for detailed information about ortho-k, client suitability, pros and cons etc : www.opticaldiscountcentre.com.au.

Yes. Orthokeratology, the science of using special contact lenses, have demonstrated the ability to slow down the progression of myopia.

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, or simply OK, is using rigid contact lenses to reshape your corneas. This enables you to wear the lenses for a period of time, take them out, and be able to see without contact lenses or glasses at all, for a period of time. ANSWERS Modern Orthokeratology is the use of specially fitted hard gas permeable extended wear contact lenses that within a few days of full time wear can remove moderate amounts of nearsightedness for short periods of time. To maintain the change the lenses are worn as retainers while sleeping and taken off during the day until the changes become more permanent. Then the lenses are worn as needed any time to remove any blur that's returning.

Contact lenses for correction of astigmatism are generally either gas permeable lenses, which are semi-hard lenses, or toric soft contacts. There is also a type called Orthokeratology lenses which are worn at night to help reshape the eye. Your Opthamologist will know they best type of you or if contacts are even the right way to go.

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, or simply OK, is using rigid contact lenses to reshape your corneas. This enables you to wear the lenses for a period of time, take them out, and be able to see without contact lenses or glasses at all, for a period of time. ANSWERS Modern Orthokeratology is the use of specially fitted hard gas permeable extended wear contact lenses that within a few days of full time wear can remove moderate amounts of nearsightedness for short periods of time. To maintain the change the lenses are worn as retainers while sleeping and taken off during the day until the changes become more permanent. Then the lenses are worn as needed any time to remove any blur that's returning.