See Clearly Without Daytime Lenses
Ortho-K in Wasilla, Alaska
Ortho-K lenses reshape your vision overnight. You take them out in the morning and see clearly all day without glasses or contacts.
How It Works
Reshape Vision Overnight
You sleep in a custom-shaped hard lens. While you sleep, it gently flattens the front surface of the cornea so that when you wake up and take the lens out, light focuses on the retina the way it would after surgery. The effect lasts through the day and resets each night.
Kids and adults can both wear Ortho-K as part of myopia management and vision correction. The treatment is completely reversible. If you stop wearing the lenses, your cornea gradually returns to its original shape.
Two Benefits In One
Daytime Freedom Plus Myopia Control
For kids, Ortho-K does two jobs at once. It gives them clear vision during sports, school, and screens without glasses or daytime contacts, and it slows how fast their prescription climbs. That second piece matters for long-term eye health.
If your child is a candidate for myopia management, Ortho-K is one of the first options we discuss.
What To Expect
Custom-Fitted Lenses, Refined Until They're Right
Ortho-K lenses are custom mapped to your cornea. We measure, fit, and refine until the lens is shaping your vision exactly as it should.
Ortho-K is not a one-visit service. At Midnight Sun Optometry, every treatment begins with a comprehensive eye checkup, where we map your cornea and gather the precise measurements needed to order your custom lenses. We then check the fit overnight and see you back over the following weeks to make sure the lenses are shaping your eyes the way they should. After that, regular yearly eye checkups help keep your vision and treatment on track.
Common Questions
Ortho-K Questions
Yes. Orthokeratology lenses have been FDA-approved for overnight wear since 2002 and have a strong, well-established safety record. The lenses are made from highly oxygen-permeable materials designed specifically for overnight use, allowing your eyes to breathe comfortably while you sleep. As with any contact lens, proper hygiene and regular follow-up care are essential, and our team at Midnight Sun Optometry will walk you through everything you need to know to wear them safely and confidently.
Ortho-K is an excellent option for people with mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness), with or without low astigmatism. It is particularly well-suited for active adults who want freedom from glasses and daytime contacts, and for children whose myopia is still progressing. Candidates need healthy corneas and must be comfortable handling contact lenses. The best way to find out is a comprehensive consultation. Call us at (907) 206-4143 or visit us at 3445 East Cottle Loop in Wasilla, Alaska to schedule your assessment.
One of the most empowering aspects of ortho-k is that it is completely reversible. If you decide to stop wearing the lenses, your cornea will gradually return to its original shape, usually within a few days to a few weeks, and your natural prescription will come back. There is no permanent change to your eyes and no surgical risk. This makes ortho-k a low-commitment way to experience life without daytime vision correction before deciding whether it is right for you long-term.
Many patients notice significantly clearer vision within the first one to three nights of wearing ortho-k lenses. Optimal, stable results typically develop over the first two to four weeks as your cornea settles into its new shape. The correction lasts throughout the day as long as you continue nightly wear. Results are maintained over time, and most patients find that wearing the lenses every night delivers consistent, reliable daytime clarity. Our team will monitor your progress at each follow-up visit and make any necessary adjustments to keep your vision at its best.
Curious If You Are A Candidate?
Find Out If Ortho-K Is Right For You In Wasilla
Call (907) 206-4143 or book online. We are at 3445 East Cottle Loop in Wasilla.
