At Michael Offord Optometrist, we have lots of patients already enjoying the freedom of contact lenses. Our team of Optometrists will thoroughly check the health of your eyes and discuss your lifestyle requirements as part of your contact lens fitting appointment. As an Independent Optometrist we are not tied to one manufacturer of contact lenses, meaning we can confidently fit your eyes with the best lenses.
There are several different types of lenses available, our Optometrists will advise the best lens for your eye health, prescription and lifestyle needs. We can help to make your contact lenses more affordable by joining our OffordCare scheme. As part of the scheme, you will receive a regular supply of contact lenses at a reduced cost. We understand life can be busy, by joining the scheme you no longer need to remember to order your contact lenses as they will be dispatched when your due to run out. We can set your supply up so it will automatically arrive to either to the practice or your home, making life easier for you. There are lots of benefits to joining our OffordCare scheme, to find out more click here.
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Do you want clear vision throughout the day without
needing to wear glasses or contact lenses?
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Orthokeratology also known as Ortho-k may be the perfect solution! These innovative specialist contact lenses are suitable for a range of short-sighted prescriptions. The lenses are worn to bed and gently flatten the front surface of the eye (cornea) while you sleep, correcting your prescription. When you remove the lenses in the morning, your vision will be clear and you won’t need to wear any glasses or contact lenses throughout the day. As the treatment only gives temporary flattening of the cornea, to maintain clear vision during the day, the lenses need to be worn every night. If you stop wearing the contact lenses, the flattening effect will wear off and you would need to restart wearing your glasses.
Ortho-k lenses are a fantastic reversible alternative to laser eye surgery, several members of our team are already loving the benefits of this treatment. These specialist contact lenses can be worn by patients of all ages. We have fitted several of our younger shortsighted patients with them to help stop their prescription increasing. Ortho-k lenses are proven by research to reduce myopia progression. Click here to read more on myopia management.
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What is Ortho-K?
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