Candidacy for Ortho-K: What Can Disqualify Someone from the Treatment?

June 5, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — richmondeye @ 8:49 pm
Close-up of finger balancing lens for Ortho-K

Thanks to orthokeratology – or Ortho-K for short – it’s possible for nearsighted patients to enjoy clearer vision during their waking hours without having to rely on glasses or traditional contact lenses. But while Ortho-K is certainly an effective option for myopia management, it isn’t necessarily the best choice for everyone. Below is a closer look at how Ortho-K works and what can potentially disqualify someone from the treatment.

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