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Can I wear Ortho-k lenses if I have dry eyes?

I have dry eyes and I wonder if I can wear Ortho-k lenses. Will it cause any discomfort?
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  • Mark Cosgrove



    Additionally, increasing numbers of people are affected by allergies including the seasonal effects of hay fever which can make it almost impossible to continue wearing daytime contact lenses. This is where ortho-k contact lenses for dry eyes may offer a new solution since these lenses are only worn overnight when sleeping then removed next morning to give clear natural vision all day long.

    Since ortho-k lenses are only worn at night while you sleep, dry eye and allergy sufferers may experience relief due to unrestricted tear flow during waking hours. Visit https://www.isee.com/ for more information on iSee Ortho-k lenses.
  • Brandon


    Of course you can. People with dry eyes can't wear conventional contact lenses. However, they can wear Ortho-k lenses which won't make them feel uncomfortable. However, people with severely dry eyes should have them treated first before the OrthoK treatment.
  • Erin rupert


    There is no easy answer to this question; however, many people with dry eyes do better with Ortho-k than other contact lens modalities because the lenses are only worn when sleeping. Your doctor might need to treat your dry eye either before or concurrently with your Ortho-k treatment to ensure you get good results.