Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you wear ortho-k contact lenses at night, you see clearly during the day without glasses or contacts!
How is this possible? And if this is true, why don't more people wear ortho-k lenses?
A few people commented on my other videos asking about ortho-k lenses, so I wanted to do this deep dive and see if orthokeratology is an overrated, hyped-up trick or if it's a silver bullet for seeing clearly all day without needing glasses or contacts.
In this video, I break down:
- What are ortho-k overnight contact lenses?
- Can ortho-k lenses stop myopia, or nearsightedness, from getting worse?
- How they really work (with the help of some laser demos)
- Both their pros and their cons
- Who should use ortho-k lenses and who should stay away
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Here's the study I reference in the video about ortho-k lenses slowing down the development of nearsightedness in kids:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10442101
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My related videos:
- Glasses vs. Contacts: Which Should I Use?: youtube.com/watch?v=L_dpHmw0_zg
- Myopia/Nearsightedness Demystified 👀: youtube.com/watch?v=KNHImuA5Rlk&t=1s
- What Astigmatism Really Means: youtube.com/watch?v=cBFWkiYPOa4
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SOURCES:
- Eyecare Concepts • The Myopia Clinic Melbourne's YouTube video titled "What is Orthokeratology, or Ortho K?"
- Enclave Vision's webpage titled "Ortho-K vs. Contact Lenses: Which Option is Best for Active Lifestyles?"
- Doctor Eye Health's YouTube video titled "Ortho-K vs. Contact Lenses: Which Option is Best for Active Lifestyles?"
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Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
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** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
If you wear ortho-k contact lenses at night, you see clearly during the day without glasses or contacts!
How is this possible? And if this is true, why don't more people wear ortho-k lenses?
A few people commented on my other videos asking about ortho-k lenses, so I wanted to do this deep dive and see if orthokeratology is an overrated, hyped-up trick or if it's a silver bullet for seeing clearly all day without needing glasses or contacts.
In this video, I break down:
- What are ortho-k overnight contact lenses?
- Can ortho-k lenses stop myopia, or nearsightedness, from getting worse?
- How they really work (with the help of some laser demos)
- Both their pros and their cons
- Who should use ortho-k lenses and who should stay away
_____________________________________________________________
Here's the study I reference in the video about ortho-k lenses slowing down the development of nearsightedness in kids:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10442101
____________________________________________________________
My related videos:
- Glasses vs. Contacts: Which Should I Use?: youtube.com/watch?v=L_dpHmw0_zg
- Myopia/Nearsightedness Demystified 👀: youtube.com/watch?v=KNHImuA5Rlk&t=1s
- What Astigmatism Really Means: youtube.com/watch?v=cBFWkiYPOa4
______________________________________________________________
SOURCES:
- Eyecare Concepts • The Myopia Clinic Melbourne's YouTube video titled "What is Orthokeratology, or Ortho K?"
- Enclave Vision's webpage titled "Ortho-K vs. Contact Lenses: Which Option is Best for Active Lifestyles?"
- Doctor Eye Health's YouTube video titled "Ortho-K vs. Contact Lenses: Which Option is Best for Active Lifestyles?"
_______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3Y8R3Yu
______________________________________________________________
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from astigmatism, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much clearer and easier to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#glasses #contacts #optometry #science #vision #eyehealth #stem
** Disclaimer: The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own optometrist/ophthalmologist/health care provider. **
