I am a 34 year old patient of Dr. Maller’s. I have been wearing OrthoK lenses for about 9 years now. I had worn glasses/contacts since the age of 10, so when I learned of OrthoK, I had lots of questions. I was intrigued by the concept of wearing lenses at night so I could function during the day with uncorrected, perfect vision. I was also intrigued by the idea that I would not have any surgical risks. The notion that the lenses could be modified as I get older and my eyes change were novel as well.

In 1999, I moved to Florida with only a few pairs of disposable contact lenses and my back up glasses. Since I did not have an eye care professional in the area, I was delighted to have met Dr. Maller. I asked him about getting an eye exam because I needed to get some new contacts when he suggested I consider OrthoK. After many lengthy discussions and very thorough explanations, I decided to give it a whirl. In 2000, I received my first pair of lenses. While my vision was near perfect by examination, I was having trouble with my eyes being irritated and goopy, for lack of better terms. Turns out, it was from the solutions I was using and after switching to a different type of solutions, my eyes were better. With my first pair of lenses, as the day wore on, my vision declined slightly; however, I was still able to stay up late without significant vision issues. My vision was good at that point, but I was hoping it would be better.

In 2004, I was pleased to find out that the design of the lenses used in OrthoK had improved. I had to be out of the original lenses for a month to get back to my original eye status and then Dr. Maller went back to work. Since the design of the new lenses was based on a significantly increased amount of points on the eye, the new contacts were an instant success! After a few hours, my vision was much better. Then a day or two later, my vision was crystal clear, all day long. The vision did not decline towards the end of the day, it was just as clear as the morning. I had no issues with fit with the new lenses either. I had that pair of lenses for almost 5 years. During the last visit with Dr. Maller, I found out that my lenses were slightly warped and my vision was no longer better than 20/20. Finally, I ordered a new pair and once again, my vision is crystal clear!

From a functional standpoint, OrthoK has been a treat! It has been fantastic to not have to worry about my contact lenses or where to find my glasses upon waking up in the morning. No worries about glasses fogging up with temperature changes or contact lenses getting dry or dirty. I can see all the time. I can see from any angle. I can read anything I want, even street signs that are far away. OrthoK has been a great experience and I tell everyone about my lenses. I would suggest that if you’re an appropriate candidate, OrthoK is a crystal clear choice!!

Rebecca Latino
Boynton Beach, Florida

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