Non-Surgical Eye Correction

An alternative to surgery is non-surgical vision correction. The decision to correct your vision must be made on facts, not on a dream of never having to wear glasses. Has it been too annoying playing sports with glasses on your nose? Or if you wear contact lenses, are you tired of getting dust in your eyes?

One eye surgery alternative is called Orthokeratology (Ortho-K). This technology came from the idea of retainers that straighten teeth. Rigid contact lenses mold your cornea in order to improve your astigmatism or are myopia (near sightedness). The eye retainers are worn at night. Eventually, your vision is improved. The retainers are comfortable to wear and easy to care for. To keep the new corneal shape, you wear a contact lens for a short time during the day. The cost is from $800 to $1500 plus the fitting and the lenses. This procedure isn’t permanent so you may have to pay for lenses the next year. Orthokeratology, The Gentle Vision Shaping System™ (GVSS), and Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) are different names for the same procedure.

Another new technology is called Laser Vision Glasses. Precise laser beams drill tiny openings into a pair of non-prescription sunglasses. Your near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or astigmatism will improve after only thirty minutes of wearing the sunglasses! Some patients can even see colors better.

Your eye doctor professional will determine if you’re a good candidate for non-surgical vision correction. Also, ask your health insurer if vision correction is covered. Many insurers consider these procedures to be cosmetic.