Wake up with clearer vision—no daytime contacts, no surgery, and no hassle. Dr Elmalem and Associates offers ortho-k treatment in Richmond Hill and Newmarket to help you or your child experience the freedom of clear sight.
Imagine fixing your vision while you sleep. For many families across Ontario, ortho-k lenses make that possible. These custom-fit lenses gently reshape your cornea overnight, providing clear vision during the day without the need for surgery or daytime contacts.
If you live near Hillcrest Mall or Upper Canada Mall, you’re just minutes away from a specialty service that’s changing lives for both kids and adults. Whether you're a parent exploring myopia management or an adult searching for vision correction without surgery, this guide is for you.
How Do Ortho-K Lenses Work?
Ortho-K (orthokeratology) involves wearing specially designed, gas-permeable lenses while you sleep. These lenses gently reshape your cornea, the clear front part of your eye, to correct how light is focused. Think of them like night braces for your eyes.
In the morning, you remove the lenses and enjoy clear, lens-free vision throughout the day. The effect is temporary but long-lasting with regular use.
This makes overnight contacts in Richmond Hilland Newmarket an ideal solution for:
- Active kids who play soccer at Richmond Green or swim at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
- Teens who want a glasses-free lifestyle at school
- Adults commuting along Highway 7 who find daytime contacts irritating
- Patients looking for a non-surgical vision correction option they can trust
Who Can Benefit from Ortho-K?
Ortho-k lenses are especially popular among two key groups: children with progressive myopia and adults who want visual freedom without surgery.
1. Children with progressing myopia (nearsightedness)
Ortho-k doesn’t just correct their vision; it can slow the progression of myopia, reducing future risks like glaucoma or retinal detachment. It’s a proactive option many Newmarket and Richmond Hill parents are embracing.
2. Adults seeking freedom from daytime contacts
Whether you work in construction, retail, healthcare, or tech, we understand that dry eyes and foggy glasses aren’t always practical. Ortho-k offers crisp, stable vision without committing to surgery.
You're a good candidate if you:
- Want to ditch glasses or contacts during the day
- Live an active lifestyle or play sports
- Experience dry eye symptoms from soft lenses
- Want a safe, non-permanent alternative to LASIK
- Have a child whose myopia is getting worse year over year
What to Expect from the Ortho-K Process
Getting started with ortho-k treatment begins with an eye exam and corneal mapping. This allows our optometrists in Newmarket and Richmond Hillto design lenses tailored to the unique shape of your eyes.
Most people notice a difference after just one night, with continued improvement over the first week or two. The lenses are worn every night, and consistent use is key to maintaining clear vision throughout the day.
Because ortho-k works by reshaping the cornea, the results will fade if you stop wearing the lenses, which is actually a benefit for those who prefer a reversible option. It’s a commitment, but many patients find the daily freedom well worth it.
Ortho-K in Newmarket & Newmarket, ON
At Dr Elmalem and Associates, we’ve seen firsthand how ortho-k can improve lives. With two convenient locations inside Hillcrest Mall and Upper Canada Mall, we’re proud to serve patients from surrounding neighborhoods like Yongehurst, Carrville, Stonehaven, and Glenway.
Whether you’re a parent researching options for your child or an adult seeking better vision without daytime lenses, ortho-k offers a science-backed, safe, and effective solution.
Consult with our eye doctors to determine if ortho-k treatment is right for you or your child. We’re here to guide you through the process and help you decide if overnight contacts are the vision solution you’ve been looking for.