Liberal,KS

Orthokeratology

Liberal, KS

Orthokeratology

At Prairie Vista Eye Care & Optical, we offer orthokeratology (ortho-k) for patients who want to go without contact lenses or glasses during the day or want a non-surgical alternative to LASIK.  

What is orthokeratology?   

Orthokeratology is the process of fitting specially designed, FDA-approved, gas permeable contact lenses to the eyes to assist in reshaping the cornea. While you sleep, these lenses apply gentle pressure to the cornea, which gradually reshapes its curvature. This allows light to focus correctly on the retina, resulting in improved vision. In the morning, the lenses are removed, and the effects typically last throughout the day. 

Reshaping the cornea can help to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In some cases, orthokeratology can even eliminate a patient’s need for eyeglasses or daytime use of contact lenses.    

Who is a good candidate for orthokeratology?    

Orthokeratology is ideal for people who no longer want to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses during the day or want to avoid laser vision correction surgery. Children may especially benefit from ortho-k as it can slow down the progression of myopia, potentially reducing the risk of future eye health problems. 

To ensure a safe procedure performed with high-quality lenses, it is important to seek orthokeratology from a reputable practitioner. At Prairie Vista Eye & Optical, we carefully evaluate and fit patients for orthokeratology, considering their visual needs and eye health.   

What are the benefits of orthokeratology?   

Orthokeratology has numerous benefits:  

  • Orthokeratology corrects vision for near and far tasks, such as watching TV or reading a book, without the need for daytime use of eyeglasses or contact lenses.   
  • It may help slow down the child’s progression of myopia, which can lead to a reduced risk of eye disease later in life.   
  • These lenses are an ideal treatment for athletes, who appreciate freedom from the daytime use of eyeglasses or contact lenses while they train and engage in their sport. 

Learn more about orthokeratology   

If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to improve your vision without glasses or daytime contact lenses, orthokeratology may be right for you! Schedule an appointment at Prairie Vista Eye & Optical in Liberal today to learn more about this revolutionary treatment and see if it’s right for you.  

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Stephani Crosby
Stephani Crosby
16 January 2025
Great place was happy with all the staff they were friendly and very helpful
Marlene Garcia
Marlene Garcia
15 January 2025
They were so patient with my 18 month old daughter. I appreciated their effort. They are so kind and amazing. I highly recommend this place!!
Carol Lamar
Carol Lamar
6 January 2025
As always, a through exam by friendly experienced staff. I especially apreciate Dr. Liz's explanation of details of the exam. Best news was "No change."
Dennis Gonzales
Dennis Gonzales
4 January 2025
Very helpful and cordial!!
Rick Stegman
Rick Stegman
31 December 2024
I had a great professional. Eye exam. And I was told everything that I was needed to know
Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson
13 December 2024
Dr Farrar and staff were professional in every sense of the word. I knew I had a cataract on my right eye that would require surgery within the next three to five years prescribed to me by my previous doctor. My previous doctor still updated my contacts like they were helping. Dr Farrar assured me that no contact would make my right eye perfect til surgery on it. It’s funny how I had already quit wearing the contact for my right eye due to it only making my site worse. Not only did Dr Farrar not order more contacts for my right eye til after surgery but it’s saving me extra money for something that wouldn’t help. I’m set up to getting my right eye worked on and not having to possibly having to wearing any contacts. I 100% recommend Prairie Vista Optometry in Liberal, Kansas. They are my forever eye care from now on
Adolfo Hau dzib
Adolfo Hau dzib
10 December 2024
Buen servicio por parte de todo el personal, y las citas te las programan con disponibilidad y buena atención
Rhonda Chapman
Rhonda Chapman
4 December 2024
I love Dr Ferrar I think he's very thorough he's very kind very nice and great sense of humor and I love his staff they're also very nice to me thank you all God bless and Merry Christmas
Chris Ramirez
Chris Ramirez
27 November 2024
I scheduled a appointment for a prescription, I was able to get a appointment in a week's time and was given great service. The prescription was provided to me and great service from the doctor Farrar and the staff. I recommend Prarie vision to everyone.