A Safe, Non-Surgical Way to Control Myopia
Ortho-K gives kids the freedom to see clearly all day without eyeglasses or daytime contacts, while helping slow the progression of nearsightedness to protect long-term vision health.
What Is Ortho-K?
Ortho-K, or orthokeratology, is a custom-designed rigid lens worn overnight. While your child sleeps, the lens reshapes the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. This helps light focus properly when they wake up.
In the morning, your child removes the lenses and enjoys clear vision all day. No eyeglasses. No daytime contact lenses. Just freedom to play, learn, and move confidently.
How Does Ortho-K Work?
Ortho-K gently flattens the center of the cornea overnight, temporarily reshaping the eye to correct nearsightedness. While the lenses must be worn each night to maintain results, the process is safe, effective, and completely reversible. During your annual eye exam, your eye doctor can determine if Ortho-K is a suitable option based on your vision needs and corneal health.
What to expect:
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FDA-approved and non-surgical
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Comfortable and custom-fit for each child
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Ideal for active kids and teens
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Proven to slow myopia progression when started early
We schedule regular follow-ups to make sure the fit is perfect and progress is closely monitored.
Is Ortho-K the Right Fit for You or Your Child?
Ortho-K may be a great fit for:
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Children with worsening myopia
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Active kids who don’t want to wear glasses during the day
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Families who want to delay or avoid LASIK
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Parents who want to protect their child’s long-term vision
Most Ortho-K wearers start around age 7 or older, depending on their maturity and eye shape. At Friedman Optometry, we’ll help you decide what’s best for your child.
Why Choose Friedman Optometry?
Friedman Optometry has cared for Culver City families for more than 60 years. Our eye doctors are trained in myopia management and have extensive experience fitting Ortho-K lenses for kids and teens.
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Precision diagnostic tools for accurate lens design
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Spanish and English support for clear, confident communication (Se Habla Español)
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A warm, family-friendly environment
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Long-term care plans that adjust as your child grows
Many Ortho-K patients we see today are the children of patients we helped decades ago. That long-term trust reflects how families rely on us not just for vision correction, but for ongoing support with eye health issues across generations. This continuity of care is what makes our practice truly unique.
Ready to Learn More About Non-Surgical Vision Correction?
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your options, and create a personalized vision plan that helps your child thrive with clearer, glasses-free sight.