This is an outline of our fitting program for new OrthoK wearers at our clinic
The fitting of an OK lens is unique to every eye. As no two eyes are exactly the same, no two lenses are identical either. Regular professional consultations and reviews are required to provide you with lenses that offer the best vision possible while maintaining optimal eye health and comfort.
For Current Wearers Please Scroll To The Bottom For Further Information
OrthoK Treatment Plan Package
We understand the process of getting OK lenses sounds complex. We aim to simplify the process for you and make OrthoK more accessible by providing clear information and transparent pricing to our patients. Our treatment plan package fees are all inclusive of consultations, diagnostic tests and a set of custom-designed lenses to get you started.
The OrthoK Treatment Plan you need will depend on your prescription, type of treatment and your eyes’ shape parameters — this is established and discussed with you at your initial assessment consultation.
Your case will fall into one of the following treatment plans, as advised by the optometrist:
A Complex case usually involves one of the following:
Each of the above OrthoK Treatment Plans include:
Our all-inclusive package pricing means there are no additional, unexpected fees to worry about for the first 12 months.
Your case will fall into one of the following treatment plans, as advised by the optometrist:
- Standard OK: $1900 for both eyes
- Complex OK: $2000 for both eyes
- Single Eye OK: $1400 (where only one eye requires correction)
A Complex case usually involves one of the following:
- Corneal astigmatism requiring a toric/dual-axial OK lens design for optimal fit & vision, and/or
- High myopia prescriptions of -6.00 dioptres or greater
Each of the above OrthoK Treatment Plans include:
- One set of fully customised OK lenses for your first year of OrthoK vision treatment.
- Orthokeratology and myopia management consultations within the first 12 months. This includes corneal topography scans, eye imaging, lens design, fitting appointment, instruction lesson and multiple reviews of treatment effect and eye health. It is expected that 5-6 visits are required during the initial 12 months of starting OrthoK treatment; complex cases may require more visits.
- Technology costs: Ongoing corneal topography, anterior eye imaging, ocular biometry axial length measurements.
- Deluxe OrthoK care starter package worth $150: Daily lens cleaner, Menicon Progent protein remover pack (7 month supply), rinsing saline solution, eye drops, 2x lens suction removers, back-up solutions, mirror and contact lens cases.
- For individuals with high prescriptions we provide a supply of disposable soft lenses for daytime use to supplement your OrthoK treatment during the initial adaptation period.
- An extended warranty period on your 1st pair of lenses of 6 Months for broken lenses.
- 24/7 support: Our optometrist is available to help should you ever encounter any difficulties with your Ortho K lenses or your eyes while under our care. You and your child's safety with Ortho-K correction is our top priority.
Our all-inclusive package pricing means there are no additional, unexpected fees to worry about for the first 12 months.
Replacement Lenses
Replacement of your OK lenses every 12-18 months is recommended to ensure optimum eye health, comfort and vision treatment effect. The current pricing of a pair of custom-made OK lenses is between $750-$850, depending on the lens design, prescription and complexity. One single replacement lens is between $375-$425. See here for further information about purchasing replacement lenses.
Medicare
There is no Medicare rebate for orthokeratology or contact lens fitting unless you have a high prescription (eg. high myopia of over -5.00, or -3.00 of astigmatism), pending patient eligibility. Medicare rebates may apply for general eye tests and ongoing eye health consultations.
Health Fund Rebate
If you have private health insurance — such as Medibank Private, BUPA, HCF and NIB — your optical benefits may cover part of the initial Ortho-K Fitting Program costs, as well as part of your yearly replacement lenses. The amount rebatable depends on your optical cover policy. The health fund item number for Orthokeratology Contact Lenses (Pair) is 874. Some health fund providers may use the item numbers for regular rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses instead, item 812 (Spherical lenses) or 822 (Toric lenses). We accept all health funds and can claim for you in-store via HICAPS.
Current OrthoK Wears From Another Practice
If you are a previous wearer from another clinic please get in touch with us to organise a suitable appointment for yourself.
If you are currently wearing lenses and would like a replacement pair we can arrange an appointment to measure and check the current effectiveness and suitability. Any previous or current concerns that you have had with the lenses is also recommended to be discussed at this appointment for the doctor to know.
If you will need new / replacement lenes, you will need to stop your current lenses for a period of 3-4 weeks. This is called a "washout" period and is needed to create new maps of the eye without the effects and correction of your previous OrthoK lenses. If you have glasses then you will need to wear them for this period of time. If you have already had your appointment, your doctor can also offer the possibility of soft contact lenses as an interim solution to last you through the washout period.
Previous wearers will have to undergo our OrthoK Treatment Package as listed above as they will be first time wearers at our clinic. Initial scans, maps, measurements, and suitability still need to be conducted by our Optometrists for your first pair of lenses here.
If you are currently wearing lenses and would like a replacement pair we can arrange an appointment to measure and check the current effectiveness and suitability. Any previous or current concerns that you have had with the lenses is also recommended to be discussed at this appointment for the doctor to know.
If you will need new / replacement lenes, you will need to stop your current lenses for a period of 3-4 weeks. This is called a "washout" period and is needed to create new maps of the eye without the effects and correction of your previous OrthoK lenses. If you have glasses then you will need to wear them for this period of time. If you have already had your appointment, your doctor can also offer the possibility of soft contact lenses as an interim solution to last you through the washout period.
Previous wearers will have to undergo our OrthoK Treatment Package as listed above as they will be first time wearers at our clinic. Initial scans, maps, measurements, and suitability still need to be conducted by our Optometrists for your first pair of lenses here.