San Jose, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/10/2016 -- This October, Dr. Lucy Yen of Eye Luv Lucy, the leading optometry practice in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA, will be offering free screenings for an exciting eyecare innovation known as Orthokeratology (or Ortho-K). Participants are entered automatically into a raffle, where they can win either a free pair of Ortho-k lenses or sunglasses. So what is Ortho-k?

Vision shaping with orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a revolutionary method for helping people achieve clear eyesight without eyeglasses or contact lenses. At Eye Luv Lucy Optometry, Dr. Lucy Yen will meet with patients to discuss their candidacy for ortho-k therapy. In general, all patients who have mild to moderate nearsightedness can benefit from vision shaping, even after years of wearing vision correction.

Orthokeratology involves wearing specialized, gas permeable contact lenses overnight. While sleeping, these lenses act to temporarily reshape the cornea, thereby resolving any refractive error that is responsible for nearsightedness (myopia). Upon awakening in the morning, the lenses can be removed – and crisp eyesight will remain. Typically, the effects of ortho-k last one to two days, so the lenses must be inserted nightly prior to bedtime.

Ortho-k is the ideal option for anyone who desires sharp vision without wearing corrective eyewear or undergoing refractive surgery. In particular, sports players love the convenience of ortho-k, as it allows crystal-clear sight without bothersome eyeglasses. Workers who spend extended time in arid or dusty environments praise ortho-k for providing comfortable, sharp vision minus the irritating symptoms caused by wearing contacts in these conditions.

Age is not a factor, and ortho-k is approved for use on anyone with healthy eyes. Even people who are not suitable for LASIK or other refractive procedures can enjoy the benefits of vision shaping. Before fitting a patient with lenses for orthokeratology, Dr. Lucy Yen will perform a thorough eye exam to evaluate each individual's eye health and vision requirements. With years of experience in eye care, many expert fittings for ortho-k contacts are conducted in this contemporary Willow Glen office.

To get started with vision shaping, patients require a series of visits to Eye Luv Lucy, and a number of trial lenses may be necessary until the perfect fit is identified. This process is generally more complex than normal contact lens fittings, yet with Dr. Lucy Yen – ortho-k is done efficiently and is entirely painless. Although hard contact lenses have a negative reputation for causing discomfort, rigid ortho-k lenses are only worn while dozing, so patients are totally unaware of them.

Significant improvement in vision quality is often reported by ortho-k patients within only a few days after beginning to sleep with the lenses. However, the total impressive impact of orthokeratology is usually experienced a few weeks later. Some minor side effects may be noticed initially, such as seeing glare and halos around lights, yet these problems dissipate quickly.

To experience the advantages of ortho-k, patients in Willow Glen and other nearby San Jose neighbourhoods, are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lucy Yen, the skilled and welcoming professional eye doctor at Eye Luv Lucy Optometry.

We believe that healthy vision equals a life that you can live the way you want—to the fullest. We also know not everyone is lucky enough to get that—but that is where we come in. We are all about how you see the world and how the world sees you.

About Eye Luv Lucy Optometry
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Contact:
Dr. Lucy Yen
Eye Luv Lucy Optometry
1335 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
Ph: 408-294-9900