Ortho-K FAQs

Ortho-K gives you a flexible, nonsurgical way to correct your vision. Its effect is temporary, and your prescribed nighttime routine helps maintain clear daytime vision. If your needs change, we’ll help you plan the next step.

Yes, Ortho-K can help slow myopia progression in suitable children while also correcting their daytime vision. We follow your child’s progress and personalize their care as they grow. It manages myopia rather than curing it.

Safe lens habits are a central part of your care. We assess your eyes, teach you how to handle and disinfect your lenses, and check your eye health regularly. Like all contact lenses, Ortho-K carries risks, including infection. Remove your lenses and seek prompt care for pain, unusual redness, light sensitivity or sudden blurred vision.

Eye D Vision’s first-year Ortho-K program is $1,850–$2,200, with $750 annual renewal. Your office will explain the quote, inclusions and program terms.

Custom lenses typically take about two weeks to arrive after ordering. Your office will confirm timing. The adaptation period after dispensing varies by patient.

Yes! Ortho-K can be a great option for adults looking for daytime freedom from glasses and contacts without surgery. Your examination helps us match the approach to your prescription, eye health and daily routine.

Yes—follow-ups help us keep your child’s care on track. We check eye health, lens fit and vision, and monitor changes as your child grows. We’ll guide you through the visit schedule.

Choose Bensonhurst, Park Slope or Bayside, Queens. All three offices offer Ortho-K consultations; book online or call your selected office.

We help children and parents learn the routine together. At the first visit, we assess your child’s eyes and discuss readiness, handling and family support. Our step-by-step teaching helps build confidence at home.

You may notice clearer vision as early as the morning after your first night in Ortho-K lenses, depending on your prescription. Typically, vision settles over one to two weeks of consistent wear. We check your progress and help arrange temporary correction for school, work or other activities while your eyes adjust.

Ortho-K lenses should not hurt. At first, you may notice a sensation of something in your eye. As your eyes get accustomed to the lenses, that awareness usually fades, and many patients hardly notice them anymore. We regularly help children ages 5 and up learn the routine with patient, step-by-step guidance. If you do experience pain, remove the lenses and contact us so we can check the fit and your eyes.

We’ll give you a wearing schedule tailored to your lenses and eyes. A consistent nighttime routine supports clear daytime vision. If you miss a night or your schedule changes, contact us for guidance and use your recommended backup correction if needed.

You have a team to help you through the process. We assess your comfort, vision and lens fit, then discuss refinements where needed. Our custom WAVE approach gives us flexibility to adjust the design. If another option suits your eyes better, we’ll explain it and help you plan your next step.

Ortho-K focuses on daytime distance vision. Some adults still benefit from reading glasses, and we can discuss that as part of your vision plan. Tell us about dryness or screen discomfort so we can assess those needs alongside your Ortho-K goals.

We usually start with a routine eye exam, which is generally covered by your applicable vision insurance benefits or can be paid out of pocket. Ortho-K treatment itself is not covered by insurance. You can use FSA or HSA funds to pay for Ortho-K; your account administrator can confirm any documentation requirements. Lost or broken lenses are $300 per lens to replace.

Bring your current glasses, any available past prescriptions, and a list of eye drops or medicines you use. For a child, a parent or guardian should attend. If you already wear contacts or Ortho-K, call ahead for lens-wear instructions and bring your lenses and available records. Choose the office you can return to for follow-up care.

We can help arrange a replacement for $300 per lens. Contact your office for timing and guidance on backup correction while you wait. Keep a damaged lens out of your eye.

We follow both your child’s daytime vision and their myopia progression. Regular visits let us assess eye health, lens fit and prescription changes, along with other measurements appropriate to your child. We’ll explain the findings and any recommended adjustments.

Start by booking a routine eye exam at your preferred office. The exam is generally covered by your applicable vision insurance benefits, or you can pay out of pocket. We’ll assess your eyes, discuss your goals and explain your Ortho-K plan. Ortho-K treatment itself is not covered by insurance, but you can use FSA or HSA funds toward it.