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Ortho k a good alternative to sports goggles   |   17.08.2009

Ortho k a good alternative to sports goggles
Many kids will not want to stand out, especially if it means they are embarrassed.

With reports suggesting that not wearing glasses can help kids feel better about themselves, finding alternative ways to resolve visual problems will be important for many parents.

Bleacherreport.com has noted the difficulty many parents of active children may face when they find out that their little one has poor vision.

Alex Akita, writing for the website, said that the "grotesquely googly sports goggle" is one item that many will want to avoid.

For those children that are looking for an alternative, ortho k lenses could be the answer.

Worn at night, the lenses are ideal for anyone, not just children, who are in search of a way to avoid wearing goggles.

The overnight vision correction lens gently reshapes the cornea while asleep, meaning there is no need for any additional vision paraphernalia during the day - great news for those taking part in the new football season!

By Oliver Edgar
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