A surgical alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses
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Our optometrists provide thorough evaluations and consultations for patients considering refractive surgery, which includes:
After your refractive surgery, our optometrists will continue to support you through the recovery process:
At Carbon Valley Eye Care, we are here for you every step of the way, offering ongoing support and education throughout your refractive surgery journey:
Ortho-K lenses, short for orthokeratology, are a type of specialized gas-permeable contact lens that are designed to reshape the cornea of the eye while you sleep. By doing so, they correct a variety of vision problems such as astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia, allowing you to see clearly without the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day.
There are several benefits to using Ortho-K Lenses. Some of them include:
Ortho-K lenses allow you to enjoy clear vision throughout the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Unlike other forms of vision correction, Ortho-K lenses are non-surgical, making them a safe and effective option for people who are not good candidates for LASIK surgery.
Ortho-K lenses are particularly beneficial for children as they can slow down the progression of myopia and help manage other eye conditions.
While patients should wear their lenses every night for best results, the effects of Ortho-K lenses can often last for up to two full days.
The reshaping of the cornea is not painful, as it is caused by hydraulic forces rather than squeezing or "squishing."
Ortho-K lenses are eligible for reimbursement through flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs).
Scleral lenses are large diameter rigid gas permeable contact lenses that rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, rather than on the cornea. The space between the scleral lens and the cornea creates a fluid-filled reservoir that helps to fill in any corneal irregularities and create a perfectly rounded surface, resulting in clear and comfortable vision.
There are several benefits to using Scleral Lenses. Some of them include:
Scleral lenses are designed to be comfortable, with most patients reporting that they are the most comfortable contact lens they have ever worn.
Scleral lenses can provide clear and sharp vision, particularly for patients with corneal diseases, dystrophies, and degenerations, corneal scars and irregularities, and those who have had corneal transplant or refractive surgery.
Scleral lenses can be used to correct a variety of vision problems, including keratoconus, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Scleral lenses can provide protection for the cornea, particularly for patients with severe dry eye or other ocular surface conditions.
With proper care and maintenance, scleral lenses can provide long-lasting vision correction.
Scleral lenses are customizable to fit the unique curvature and shape of your eye, resulting in a more precise and comfortable fit compared to traditional contact lenses.
Our doctors will work with you to refer you to the most appropriate surgeon and provide pre- and post-operative care. We have co-managed over a thousand LASIK patients, and our doctors know who the best surgeons are.
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