FAQ

Q: HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT NIGHT LENSES (ORTHO K) WILL WORK FOR ME?
A: If your prescription falls within the specified guidelines, your vision should be corrected.

Q: WHAT PRESCRIPTION RANGE DO THEY COVER?
A: Night lenses are primarily effective for Myopia (short sight) ranging between -1.00 and -7.00.

Q: HOW LONG HAVE NIGHT LENSES BEEN AVAILABLE?
A: They were actually developed around 20 years ago, but their popularity has been on the rise more recently.

Q: WHAT IF I MISS WEARING THEM FOR A NIGHT?
A: Your eye will maintain its shape and vision for at least 48 hours, but to achieve the desired effect, they should be used every night.

Q: WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES COMPARED TO LASER EYE SURGERY?
A: Unlike laser surgery, which is irreversible, night lenses offer a reversible solution. They can serve as a helpful way to assess whether laser surgery might be suitable for you.

To assist you in determining whether Night Lenses are a suitable choice for you, we’ve compiled a list of both pros and cons below, drawing from the experiences of users and insights from clinicians. This will provide you with both a lifestyle and clinical perspective.

The Pro’s

  • Enjoy the sensation of natural good eyesight.
  • No daytime concerns about dirt or losing lenses.
  • Experience a lens-free feeling without dryness during the day.
  • Freedom to engage in various activities without fearing lens loss, such as swimming, beach visits, and mountain biking.
  • Consistent vision throughout the day.
  • Parents can oversee lens management without worrying about daytime issues.
  • Eliminate parental worries about glasses getting damaged.
  • Avoid the inconvenience of damaged spectacles.
  • Choose designer sunglasses without restriction.
  • Experience no discomfort from nose pads like with spectacles.
  • Reversible solution; no permanent changes as with laser eye surgery.
  • Adjustments can be made if your prescription changes over time.
  • Slows the progression of myopia (decreasing short-sightedness).
  • Environmentally friendly compared to daily disposables.

The Con’s

  • It takes a few weeks for vision to be fully corrected.
  • High or astigmatic prescriptions may not be fully correctable.
  • Glare from lights at night can occur.
  • Initial comfort may not be as optimal as with soft lenses.
  • Not ideal for part-time correction.
  • Requires cleaning and care similar to monthly lenses.
  • Potential risk of contact lens-related infection (similar to daily and monthly lenses, compared to no risk with glasses).

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