Contact Lenses
Why is Ortho-K more popular in China than the UK?
If you’ve been researching Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for yourself or your child, you may have noticed something interesting. Much of the information online comes from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other parts of East Asia. In fact, Ortho-K has become so widely adopted in some parts of China that it’s considered a mainstream option for managing childhood myopia rather than a specialist treatment. So why is Ortho-K so…
Read MoreHow do Ortho-K lenses compare to regular contact lenses? A complete UK guide
If you’re considering contact lenses, you’ve probably come across Orthokeratology, more commonly known as Ortho-K. Unlike regular contact lenses that are worn during the day, Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight while you sleep. By the time you wake up and remove them, your vision has been temporarily corrected, allowing many people to go through the day without needing glasses or contact…
Read MoreWhy do varifocal glasses cost so much? What you’re actually paying for
If you’ve recently been quoted for varifocal glasses, you may have experienced a moment of shock. Perhaps you were expecting to pay a few hundred pounds and suddenly found yourself looking at a much larger figure. Or maybe you’ve seen prices ranging from under £200 to well over £1,000 and wondered how on Earth two pairs of glasses that look almost identical could…
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