Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Wake up.
See everything.
No glasses. No surgery.
Custom lenses worn overnight gently reshape your cornea while you sleep — so you wake up to clear, unaided vision all day. Our doctors have been fitting Ortho-K for over 15 years using Medmont topography and A-scan technology.
Orthodontics —
but for your eyes.
Orthokeratology uses specially-designed rigid gas permeable lenses worn only at night. They gently reshape the front surface of your cornea while you sleep — and when you remove them each morning, your cornea holds that new shape all day.
Clear vision. No glasses, no daytime contacts, no surgery. Think of it like a dental retainer — except the result is waking up and seeing the world in perfect focus.
It's 100% reversible. Stop wearing them and your cornea returns to its natural shape within days.
We use the Medmont Meridia topographer to map the entire surface of your cornea in precise 3D detail. Painless, takes about 10 minutes.
Your lenses are manufactured specifically to your cornea. Every pair is unique — designed around your prescription and eye shape.
We fit your lenses and walk you through insertion, removal, and care. Most patients feel fully comfortable within the first week.
Most patients see dramatically better after just the first night. Full correction takes 2–4 weeks depending on prescription strength.
More people qualify
than you might think.
Whether you're a parent watching your child's prescription climb, an athlete tired of contacts, or an adult who isn't ready for surgery — there's likely a fit for you.
Athletes & Active Kids
No frames slipping mid-race. No contacts drying out on the field. No risk of a lens falling out in a collision. Ortho-K gives athletes completely unobstructed, glasses-free vision from morning to night — worn only while they sleep.
Children with Myopia
Ortho-K is one of the most proven methods for slowing myopia progression in children — reducing it by up to 50% vs standard glasses. Starting early protects your child from serious long-term risks: glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment become significantly more likely with high myopia.
Adults Avoiding LASIK
Not ready for permanent surgery? Ortho-K delivers the same daytime freedom — clear vision without glasses or contacts — without any procedure. Reversible at any time. Ideal if you have dry eyes, don't meet LASIK requirements, or simply prefer a non-surgical path.
Average reduction in myopia progression in children using Ortho-K vs standard glasses
Years our doctors have been fitting Ortho-K lenses right here in Surrey, BC
Of mild-to-moderate myopia patients achieve 20/20 or better daytime vision
Reversible — stop wearing the lenses and your cornea returns to its natural shape
Real patients.
Real results.
"I love them! It was life changing. I wake up and I can just see — no reaching for glasses, no putting in contacts before I can function. I honestly can't imagine going back. Everyone at Look Optometry made the whole process so easy."
"My son plays competitive hockey and his prescription kept getting worse every year. Since starting Ortho-K at Look Optometry, his prescription has barely changed — and he plays every game without glasses or contacts. Best decision we ever made for his eyes."
"I'd been told I wasn't a great LASIK candidate because of dry eyes. A friend mentioned Ortho-K and I came in for a consult. That was two years ago — I haven't worn glasses or contacts during the day since. The technology they use here is impressive."
"My daughter is 9 and she took to the lenses so quickly — by day three she was putting them in herself. Watching her prescription stabilize over the last year has been such a relief. The team here genuinely cares and explains everything thoroughly."
Ready to find out if Ortho-K is right for you or your child?
Book a Free Ortho-K Consultation →No referral needed · Newton & Guildford · Direct billing available
Ortho-K vs. your
other options.
Not sure how Ortho-K stacks up? Here's an honest side-by-side with the alternatives.
| Ortho-K | Glasses | Soft Contacts | LASIK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear vision during the day | ✓ No eyewear needed | ✓ With glasses on | ✓ With contacts in | ✓ Yes |
| Works for children | ✓ From age 6+ | ✓ | Limited | ✗ Adults only |
| Slows myopia progression | ✓ Up to 50% slower | ✗ No | ~ Some options | ✗ No |
| Reversible | ✓ Fully reversible | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Permanent |
| Surgery required | ✓ None | ✓ None | ✓ None | ✗ Yes |
| Safe with dry eyes | ✓ Generally yes | ✓ | ~ Sometimes | ✗ Often excluded |
| Ideal for sports | ✓ Perfect for athletes | ✗ Can slip/break | ~ Can dry out | ✓ |
| Approx. Year 1 cost (CAD) | From $2,400 | $400–$900 | $600–$1,200/yr | $3,500–$5,000 |
Costs are approximate. Ortho-K Year 2+ maintenance is $125–$900/year depending on replacement needs. Extended health plans and HSAs may help offset costs.
Precision fitting
starts with the right tools.
Ortho-K is only as good as its fit. A lens designed without accurate corneal mapping will underperform or cause discomfort. We use clinic-grade diagnostic equipment on every patient before any lens is ordered.
Medmont Meridia Topographer
The Medmont Meridia creates an accurate, colour-coded 3D map of your entire corneal surface — capturing thousands of data points in seconds. This is the foundation of every Ortho-K lens we design.
- Detects corneal irregularities before fitting begins
- Monitors corneal reshaping at every follow-up
- Guides custom lens design for precision and comfort
- Essential for safe, effective Ortho-K fitting
A-Scan Biometry
Our A-scan ultrasound measures the internal structures of your eye — including axial length, which is the most reliable indicator of whether myopia management is actually working in children.
- Measures eye growth in myopia patients over time
- Tracks whether treatment is slowing progression
- Non-invasive and takes just minutes
- Standard of care for myopia management programs
What does
Ortho-K cost?
Your investment covers everything — the mapping, custom lenses, fitting, training, and all year-one follow-ups. This is a complete program, not just a product.
Lenses + Full Fitting Program
All-inclusive · CAD
- Medmont corneal topography mapping
- A-scan biometry measurement
- Custom lens design & fabrication
- Professional fitting appointment
- Insertion & removal training
- All year-one follow-up appointments
- Lens adjustments as needed
Year Two & Beyond
Per year · CAD · depends on replacement needs
- Annual comprehensive eye exam
- Corneal topography monitoring
- Axial length tracking (children)
- Lens replacement when needed
- All ongoing follow-up check-ins
- Lens care solution guidance
Final pricing depends on prescription complexity. All costs discussed transparently at your initial consultation — no surprises.
You may be an ideal candidate if...
Your child's prescription keeps changing
If the number goes up every year, Ortho-K is one of the most effective tools to slow or stabilize progression before it becomes high myopia.
You or your child plays competitive sports
Hockey, soccer, swimming, martial arts, basketball — athletes in any contact or active sport benefit enormously from completely glasses-free daytime vision.
You want LASIK freedom without the surgery
Daytime freedom from glasses and contacts — reversible at any time, no procedure, no recovery, no permanent changes to your eyes.
Dry eyes make contacts uncomfortable
Because Ortho-K lenses are worn only at night while your eyes are closed, many dry eye patients find them far more comfortable than daytime contacts.
You have mild to moderate myopia
Ortho-K works best for prescriptions up to approximately -6.00 diopters, with or without mild astigmatism. We'll assess this at your consultation.
Your child is between 6 and 18
The earlier myopia management starts, the better the long-term outcome. Early intervention significantly reduces lifetime risk of sight-threatening conditions.
What parents &
patients ask us most
Wake up.
See everything clearly.
Book a comprehensive Ortho-K assessment at our Newton or Guildford location. We'll map your cornea, review your prescription, and tell you honestly whether Ortho-K is the right fit — no obligation, no pressure.
✓ No referral needed · ✓ Same-week appointments · ✓ Direct billing available
Newton ext. 1 · Guildford ext. 2