Clear vision is a non-negotiable when it comes to playing your favourite sports. Glasses can slip, fog up or break during intense physical activity, while daytime contact lenses may become dry or uncomfortable. Ortho K lenses offer an alternative that allows athletes to enjoy clear vision throughout the day without wearing glasses or contact lenses.
Ortho K (orthokeratology) lenses are custom-made rigid gas-permeable lenses worn overnight. While you sleep, they gently reshape the cornea to temporarily correct short-sightedness (myopia). After removing the lenses in the morning, you can enjoy clear, natural vision throughout the day. To maintain the results, the lenses should be worn each night.
For many amateur and professional athletes, this means greater freedom during training and competitions. There are no glasses getting in the way, no contact lenses to dry out and no concerns about losing a lens during exercise. Sports such as football, rugby, tennis, cycling, running and swimming can all become more comfortable when you aren’t worrying about your vision being compromised.
Ortho K can also improve peripheral vision compared to wearing glasses, which may be beneficial in fast-paced sports where awareness of your surroundings is important. Water sports enthusiasts may also appreciate not having to rely on contact lenses while swimming or participating in other activities on the water.
The benefits of Ortho K lenses for children and teens just on a day-to-day basis are numerous, but add sports into the mix and it’s almost a no-brainer. Ortho-K lenses are particularly effective at slowing the progression of myopia in young people, and overnight lens use can be supervised more easily at home.
EyeDream Ortho K lenses provide a non-invasive, reversible alternative to laser eye surgery and are suitable for many people with mild to moderate short-sightedness. Every pair is individually designed using detailed measurements of your eyes to ensure a precise fit and effective vision correction.
As the only authorised EyeDream practice in Bromley, we provide expert Ortho K assessments, personalised fittings and ongoing aftercare. If you’re looking for greater freedom during sport and everyday life, book an appointment with our team to find out if Ortho K is the right solution for you or your child.
