Clear vision all day — without glasses, contacts, or surgery
Orthokeratology, or ortho-k, uses custom-designed contact lenses worn only while you sleep. The lenses gently reshape the front surface of the eye overnight. In the morning you remove them and see clearly all day, with no glasses and no daytime contact lenses. The effect is temporary and completely reversible — if you stop wearing the lenses, your eyes return to their original shape.
Who ortho-k is for
Children and teens with growing nearsightedness. Ortho-k doesn’t just correct vision — it slows the progression of myopia, reducing the risks that come with high prescriptions later in life. It is one of the core treatments in our Myopia Management program.
Adults who want freedom from daytime correction. Athletes, swimmers, people who work in dusty environments, and anyone who finds daytime contact lenses dry or uncomfortable can spend the whole day lens-free — without laser surgery.
What to expect at Accent Eyecare
- A comprehensive eye exam and consultation to confirm you are a candidate — ortho-k works best within certain prescription ranges.
- Precise mapping of your cornea (corneal topography) so your lenses are designed for your eyes alone.
- A fitting and training visit: we check the lenses on your eyes and teach you — or your child — how to insert, remove, and care for them.
- Close follow-up in the first weeks, then regular progress visits. For children, we monitor the prescription over time to confirm the myopia control is working.
Care and safety
Ortho-k lenses are worn nightly and cleaned daily, like other contact lenses. Good hygiene matters: wash hands before handling, clean and store the lenses as directed, and keep every follow-up appointment so we can confirm your eyes are staying healthy. Not everyone is a candidate — the consultation exam is how we find out.
Why Accent Eyecare for ortho-k
Dr. Bashover is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) and has helped many children become less nearsighted. Both of our doctors practice myopia control, and we offer ortho-k at both offices — downtown Dallas and Arlington.
The first step
Every ortho-k plan begins with a comprehensive eye exam and myopia consultation.
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