Ortho-K Clinic

Standard contact lenses correct your vision while you wear them during the day. Ortho-K works the opposite way: you wear the lenses at night and go without any correction during the day. The lenses reshape your cornea rather than sitting over it, so there is nothing on your eyes while you are awake.

For the best results, the lenses should be worn for at least six to eight hours each night. Most people simply put them in before bed and remove them when they wake up.

In the early stages, yes. Once your cornea adapts, some people find they can skip the occasional night and still see well the next day. Your optometrist will guide you based on how your eyes respond.

Ortho-K is suitable for people with mild to moderate short-sightedness (myopia), with or without mild astigmatism. It is particularly popular with children and teens for myopia management, adults who play sport or have active jobs, and anyone who finds daytime contact lenses uncomfortable due to dry eyes.

Ortho-K has been used globally for decades and is approved by health regulators including the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. As with any contact lens, there is a small risk of infection, but with proper hygiene and consistent lens care this risk is minimal. We will walk you through lens care and schedule regular follow-up visits to monitor your eye health.

Many people notice improved vision after the first night of wear. Full correction typically develops within one to two weeks of consistent overnight use, though individual results vary.