What is Ortho-k?
Ortho-K, also known as orthokeratology, is the use of customised contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea to improve vision during treatment. It is a safe and reversible process that allows you to enjoy spectacle-free vision and is effective in slowing down myopia progression for children.
How It Works
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Myopic eye
short-sighted -
With Ortho-K lens
fitted -
During
overnight wear -
Ortho-K lens
removed
Ortho-K lenses are gas permeable contact lenses that are specially shaped and
fitted accordingly to each individual’s eyes. They are worn at night to reshape
the cornea during sleep and then removed during the day.
When worn overnight,
the Ortho-K lens gently presses the cornea, causing the centre of the cornea to
gradually flatten and moulding the cornea to the correct shape that focuses light
onto the retina. When removed, the cornea remains flattened and vision is
corrected without the need for spectacles during the day.
Key Benefits
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Control
myopia progressionOrtho-K offers an effective way to slow down the progression of myopia in children by preventing the elongation of the eyeball which leads to myopia.
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Spectacle-free vision
all day longWith consistent wear, you will be able to see clearly without having to wear spectacles during the day.
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Safe
and reversible processOrtho-K is a surgery-free treatment that is reversible and can be stopped at any period of time. The cornea will return to its original shape and refractive power will return gradually when you cease wearing the lenses.
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An alternative to LASIK
or refractive surgeryOrtho-K is currently considered one of the most preferred options for myopia management in children since surgical procedures are not recommended until one’s vision becomes stable.
Who is Ortho-K
recommended for?
Detailed instructions for use
- Children and people who are not good candidates for refractive surgery
- People who would like to achieve spectacle-free vision without wearing soft contact lenses
- People who perform recreational and sports activities in which periods without visual correction are beneficial
- People whose vocation requires unaided visual acuity for certain periods (e.g. the police, firemen, military personnel) or occupations in which refractive surgery may be a cause for exclusion (e.g. deep-sea divers, pilots)
Treatment Process
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Consultation & Assessment
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Collection of Lenses
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First Overnight Review
The customer is required to return to the store for a review after the first overnight wear. Appointment should be scheduled on the next day and within two hours of lens removal. The optometrist will determine if the lenses are properly fitted for the customer.
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One Week Review
Significant results should be achieved after one week of daily overnight wear. The optometrist will perform another review to ensure that the lenses are well-fitted for the customer. Appointment for this review session should be in the morning.
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One Month Review
The customer is required to return to the store for a review after one month of regular wear. Appointment should be scheduled for the evening when the lenses have been removed for 6 to 8 hours.
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Three Months Review
The customer is required to return to the store for a review after three months of regular wear. The optometrist will also conduct general lens cleaning during this review session.
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Half Annual Review
Depending on individual eye condition, the customer should be able to achieve stable, spectacle-free vision after the first 3 to 6 months of consistent daily wear. The customer will need to return for review and general lens cleaning every half annually.
Price
From $1,688 depending on complexity
Includes: 1 set of solutions and 1 pair
of spectacles worth up to $198
Enjoy exclusive discount on repeat purchases:
- 50% Off for lenses of the same fitting and the same prescription
- $200 Off per lens of different fitting and/or different prescription
Repeat Purchase Terms and Conditions
- Offer is limited to lenses used by the same wearer only and is non-transferrable
- Offer does not include 1 complimentary set of solutions and 1 complimentary pair of spectacles worth up to $198
- Discount applies to the usual retail price of a pair of Ortho-K lenses priced from $1,688 depending on the complexity of the case
- Items sold are not refundable nor exchangeable
- Offer is valid while stocks last
- Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts, vouchers and/or promotions
- The management reserves the right to amend the offer and the terms and conditions without prior notice
Stores
Ortho-K is available exclusively at the following premium concept stores by appointment basis:
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OWNDAYS MBS Premium Concept Store
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OWNDAYS Takashimaya S.C. Premium Concept Store
Book an appointment
Appointments are available for online booking only, be it for pre-assessment or simply to meet our qualified optometrists in-store to find out more about Ortho-K.
Beginner’s Guide
to Wearing Ortho-K
[ Inserting & Removing Lenses ]
Insertion
Removal
with suction pump
Removal
with fingers
[ Cleaning & Care ]
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Daily
Use multi-purpose solution to rinse and rub lens after each wear and soak lens for minimum 6 hours before the next wear.
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Weekly
Soak lens in protein remover once a week for 20 to 30 minutes. Then use multi-purpose solution to rinse and rub lens before soaking lens for minimum 6 hours before the next wear.
