{"id":11155,"date":"2024-04-12T13:41:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T03:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optometristparramatta.com.au\/?p=11155"},"modified":"2024-04-12T20:30:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T10:30:09","slug":"ortho-k-lenses-how-to-insert-and-remove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optometristparramatta.com.au\/ortho-k-lenses-how-to-insert-and-remove\/","title":{"rendered":"Ortho-K Lenses: How to Insert and Remove"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a trick to effortlessly handling your Ortho-K lenses?<\/p>

With proper technique, inserting and removing Ortho-K lenses<\/em> is not as intimidating as you might imagine.<\/p>

I’m Dr. Nick Papadopoulos, the owner and Principal Optometrist at Optometrist Parramatta, where we have a special focus on helping Ortho-K patients.<\/p>

Orthokeratology<\/a>, (a.k.a. Ortho-K), is an eye care strategy where specially designed hard contact lenses are worn while sleeping then removed in the morning. This overnight process induces corneal reshaping, which has been proven as an effective way of combatting short sightedness and slowing the onset of myopia in children.<\/p>

So if you are struggling with managing Ortho-K lenses, or would just like to get more insight into the benefits of these lenses, book a consultation with myself or my fellow optometrist Dr. Jotinder Khosla at Optometrist Parramatta.<\/p>

Keep reading to learn more about proper insertion and removal techniques for orthokeratology contact lenses.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How to Insert Ortho-K Lenses<\/h2>

Let me walk you through the crucial steps to ensure your Ortho-K lenses work effectively, starting with the golden rule: hygiene first.<\/p>

Before handling your lenses, ensure your hands are thoroughly clean to prevent eye infections. Wash your hands with soap and water, then dry with a lint-free towel.<\/p>

If they have been soaking in hydrogen peroxide solution for a complete cycle (6-8 hours), the lenses should be ready to insert. Give them a quick rinse with saline solution to remove any residual peroxide.<\/p>

Choose a clean, well-lit area for lens insertion.<\/p>

To insert your Ortho-K lens:<\/p>