Ortho-K Vision Correction | Perth | Glory Eyecare Optometrists

See Clearly Without Glasses or Daytime Contact Lenses – Discover Ortho-K

Ortho-K (Orthokeratology) is an approved, safe, non-surgical, non-invasive, reversible and prescription-modifiable overnight treatment that gently reshapes your cornea, giving you clear daytime vision without glasses or contact lenses.

Ideal for children, teens, and adults — especially those who struggle with daytime contact lenses.

Why Patients Choose Ortho-K

Clear daytime vision without glasses or contact lenses
Ideal for active lifestyles, long screen hours or demanding visiual environments, e.g. swimming, diving.
Slows myopia progression in children and adults — helping protect long-term eye health
Custom solutions for complex cases

Why Parents Choose Ortho‑K

No glasses or contacts during school or sport
Worn only at night, under supervision
Fully reversible and adjustable as eyes grow
Individually customised for safety and comfort

Conditions Correctable

Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Astigmatism
Presbyopia (Reading Problem)

Why Choose Glory Eyecare

30+ years of specialty optometry experience
Advanced Ortho-K certification
Extensive experience managing complex and fast‑progressing myopia
State-of-the-art corneal mapping and monitoring tools
Successfully managed cases well above guideline limits — cases other practitioners considered impossible
Custom solutions for complex cases, e.g. high prescriptions, irregular corneas, post-LASIK, or keratoconus
Management of Ortho-K issues (e.g. corneal staining, haloeds)

Our Real Patient Cases With Real Exceptional Results for Challenging Cases in Ortho-k Field

Cases 1 & 2: Fully Correcting Vision and Corneal Staining in Siblings

The Challenge: Two teenage siblings presented with rapid myopia progression and persistent central corneal staining. Both had been previously managed overseas, where even ophthalmologist-led Ortho-K fittings failed to achieve full daytime visual correction for the boy.
The Outcome: We refitted both patients with our expert-designed, advanced Ortho-K lenses. This custom approach successfully restored full daytime visual acuity and resolved the corneal staining entirely through precise modifications. Most importantly, follow-up assessments confirm that myopia progression has been completely stabilized in both cases for 8 years under our care until now.

Case 3: Exceptional Vision in an Irregular Cornea

The Challenge: A patient presented with an irregular cornea, previously deemed "uncorrectable" by other practitioners. He reported a frustrating experience elsewhere in Perth, where six to eight visits failed to produce satisfactorily vision with Ortho-K lenses.
The Outcome: Leveraging our unique, expert-designed advanced lenses, we successfully stabilized the fit and restored clear vision. The results significantly exceeded standard clinical guidelines, proving that even complex irregular cases can achieve exceptional outcomes with specialized design and precision.

Case 4: Resolving Night Haloes

The Challenge The patient suffered from significant night haloes that undermined their driving confidence. Light distortion is recognized as one of the most difficult issues to correct in Ortho-K therapy.
The Outcome Refitting the patient with our specialized advanced lenses successfully eliminated the glare and restored crisp visual clarity. The patient has now regained full confidence and safety while driving at night.

Case 5: Stabilising Extremely High and Rapid Myopia Progression in Early Childhood

The Challenge: A 7-year-old presented with extreme myopia (-9.25DS / -7.75DS) and astigmatism. Despite dual-therapy of myopia control using specialty glasses and Atropine eyedrops, the patient still experienced rapid progression. A pediatric ophthalmologist referred the case for Ortho-K as a critical intervention.
The Outcome: Using our unique, expert-designed advanced lens to maximize both vision and myopia control, we achieved exceptional results on the first fit with zero complications. The transition was so effective that Atropine was discontinued entirely. After one month, the patient enjoys clear, glasses-free daytime vision without the side effects of Atropine. The seamless success of this complex case exceeds even industry-standard expectations, and we expect results to improve even further as we move to 3-month monitoring.

Next Step

Every patient’s eyes and needs are unique. A personalized Ortho-K consultation is essential to determine suitability and to design a lens tailored to your specific needs—ensuring clear vision, effective myopia control, and long-term ocular health.

Our expertise ensures a smooth, professional experience with satisfactorily outcomes that are both clinically superior and highly cost-effective.

Q&A

1. What equipment, skills, and qualifications are required for full orthok and myopia control?

Experienced specialty optometrists must use three specific tools: a precise gold standard corneal topographer to map the eye surface, a high quality accurate non-contact biometer to measure eyeball length, and a high resolution anterior segment imaging system to check eye health (front part) and lens fit and condition. They need to use specialized software to design custom ortho-k lenses. To stay updated, they must attend major Australian orthok and myopia conferences (every two years in Australia) and take related courses and seminars. They should also be long-term active members, certificate holders, or fellows of the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania and the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control.

2. What is included in the initial Ortho-K fee, and why do prices vary?

Ortho-K fees vary dramatically because patients are paying for an extended medical treatment program, not a retail product off the shelf.

The price difference comes down to four main factors:

The "Bundle" Scope: Low-cost programs often charge extra for subsequent lens modifications or unexpected follow-up visits. Premium programs use an all-inclusive global fee covering 6 to 12 months of unlimited lens exchanges, troubleshooting, and regular monitoring.
Design Complexity: Standard prescriptions can use out-of-the-box manufacturer templates. Complex cases (high myopia, astigmatism, or asymmetric corneas) require highly customized, dual-axis, or toric free-form lenses designed point-by-point from corneal topography.
Chair Time & Expertise: Complex fits demand significantly more clinical hours, advanced troubleshooting skills, and heavy reliance on sophisticated corneal mapping software to monitor structural changes safely.
Year 1 vs. Maintenance: The first year carries a high fee due to intensive diagnostic mapping, custom fabrication, and frequent mandatory reviews (1-day, 1-week, 1-month, 3-months). Subsequent years drop significantly, covering only routine health checks and replacement lenses.

The Bottom Line: A higher quote usually reflects a highly customized lens design, comprehensive clinical time, and the security of knowing all modifications and follow-ups are covered until the fit is completely stabilized.

3. What is the difference between orthok fees and comprehensive myopia control fees?

Orthok fees only cover the cost of the overnight lenses, the initial eye mapping, and the follow-up visits needed to make sure the lenses fit safely and correct daily vision.

Comprehensive myopia control fees cover advanced tracking and extra treatments to slow down eye growth. This includes measuring the physical length of the eyeball over time and managing secondary treatments like prescription eye drops or light therapy.

Standard orthok only focuses on clear vision without glasses during the day. Comprehensive myopia control focuses on the long-term health of the eye by actively stopping it from becoming too nearsighted, which requires extra time, specialized equipment (non-contact biometer), and medical management.

4. Does a happy ortho-k patient mean there are no eye problems?

No. Clear vision and comfort do not guarantee healthy eyes. Serious issues can develop without any pain or symptoms.

Most optometrists do not take photos to save time and money. However, patients should find an optometrist who uses eye imaging to show them their healthy eyes or any problems.

The Risks

Surface scratches: Small cuts can form on the cornea (front of the eye).
Stuck lenses: Lenses can bond too tightly overnight and block oxygen.
Irregular eye shape: A bad fit can distort the eye shape and cause blurry vision later.
Severe infection: Rare ulcers can develop and lead to permanent blindness.

Required Actions

Do regular exams: Check the eyes with a microscope at every visit.
Take eye photos: Use imaging technology to view and show eye health.
Verify lens fit: Make sure the lens moves freely.
Watch for early signs: Look for tissue swelling or redness before the patient notices it.

5. Why do some orthok lenses control nearsightedness better than others?

Standard, cheaper lenses do not work as well as fully customized myopia control orthok lenses. Even with custom lenses, results vary based on the design, starting prescription, and eye shape. The key to success is having an experienced expert to select the right fully customised lenses and software to design a lens for each unique eye. Combining our expertise and our patients follow instructions perfectly, we often stop their eye growth completely.