Ortho-k lenses are contact lenses that are specially designed to correct your vision while you sleep. Ortho-k lenses are a safe and effective alternative to traditional glasses or contact lenses. They are FDA approved and have been used successfully for over 25 years.
Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight and taken out in the morning. They gently reshape your cornea, the clear front surface of your eye, while you sleep. This temporarily corrects your myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism.
You will likely need to wear your ortho-k lenses for two to four weeks to achieve the full effect. Once your vision is corrected, you can take a break from wearing the lenses. However, if you stop wearing them, your vision will gradually return to its original state.
The cost of ortho-k lenses varies depending on the type of lenses you need, the severity of your refractive error and your insurance coverage. Typically, ortho-k lenses cost between $500 and $2,500.
If you are considering ortho-k lenses, talk to your eye doctor to see if they are right for you.
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How long does it take to adjust to them?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ortho-K cost compared to LASIK?
Ortho-K ranges from $600 to $1,200 per eye, although complex cases can cost $2,000 or more per eye. This cost does not include any additional costs for replacement lenses, follow-up doctor appointments and lens solution. Compared to LASIK surgery, Ortho-K is less expensive upfront but it requires a longer surgical procedure and may require additional visits in the future.
What are ortho-k lenses?
Ortho-k lenses correct your vision while you sleep. Simply pop your ortho-k lenses in before bedtime, remove them in the morning, and wake up to a world of clear, sharp, natural vision. Ortho-k is sometimes called EyeDream.
How much does Ortho-K cost per year?
Ortho-K may cost anywhere from $300 to $500 per year depending on your insurance plan and coverage.
How much does orthokeratology cost?
The average cost for orthokeratology is typically between $1,000 and $4,000. The price will increase if you require more fitted lenses.
How much do Ortho-K lenses cost?
Additional lenses price out at about $150 per lens ($300 per pair). You will pay more if you live in a major city and if you work with an optometrist or ophthalmologist in a private practice.
