A 70-year-old Indian male with a history of diabetes and cataracts came in for his routine cataract follow-up. He felt perfectly healthy, and even recent cardiology exams had shown no issues. But our Optomap retinal imaging revealed subtle yet alarming signs, with worsening bleeding in specific areas of his retina.

Myopia (more commonly known as nearsightedness) is becoming increasingly common in children, and it can easily grow worse over time. Fortunately, your optometrist has a way to correct your child’s vision during the day while also slowing down the progression of their myopia: Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K for short. To help you make an informed decision for your child’s ocular health, here’s a closer look at Ortho-K and what the process looks like.