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Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a term used to refer to a non-surgical procedure used to reshape the eye curvature. Ortho-K uses specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the eye curvature over time. This revolutionary non-surgical procedure helps to fix refraction errors. The patient gets fitted lenses that they can use at night. When they wake up, they have hours of clear vision. Here are frequently asked questions about Ortho-K treatment.

It is a new year again and an opportune time to refresh yourself and embrace the newfound energy that comes with a new year, especially in fashion. This is the best time for you to identify eyewear trends that are for you and the ones that are not.

Dry eyes or dry eye syndrome isn’t limited to the summer. In fact, every patient with this condition is different, and some will experience dry eyes worse in the winter than during the warmer, summer months. Here’s what you need to know about dry eyes and why some people may find their symptoms getting worse during the winter.

Halloween is just around the corner, and while you might be expecting some frightening celebrations, you don’t want to experience anything that might put your health at risk. Fortunately, you can keep your Halloween free from eye-related horrors by following our helpful advice.

Myopia is a very common refractive eye condition and the leading reason why people are recommended to wear prescription lenses, either in the form of glasses or contact lenses. Myopia is also the most common reason for patients to undergo laser eye surgery, which can be performed once their prescription is stable.  

Dry eyes are an extremely common problem. In fact, most of us will have at least one episode of dry eyes during our lifetime. If we are fortunate, it will resolve itself – often without us even realizing that we have been affected. However, for several patients, the effect that their dry eyes have on their day to day life is significant enough to warrant a visit to their eye doctor to get treatment to alleviate their symptoms.

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes objects in the distance to appear blurred and out of focus, while those nearby can be seen clearly. It occurs when there is a problem with the way that light passes through the eyes to the retina, which is responsible for receiving the light and turning it into a signal that our brain interprets as a message.

With summer arriving, you are probably wearing your sunglasses more than normal. But did you know that you would benefit from wearing your sunglasses all year round? Or that wearing the wrong sunglasses could put you at risk of developing eye diseases because they have been overexposed to UV radiation?

Instead of buying a new pair of eyeglasses through a vision expert, a lot of people are now considering ordering online. These websites claim to provide lower prices and faster delivery. However, the drawbacks of this growing trend are more significant than any benefit they claim to offer.

Our eyes are so important, it is essential that we take care of them properly. This article will provide you with tips for choosing the right optometrist.