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Ortho-K and LASIK can both reduce dependence on glasses or daytime contact lenses, but they work in fundamentally different ways. Ortho-K is a non-surgical, reversible treatment using custom overnight lenses to temporarily reshape the cornea. LASIK is a surgical procedure that permanently reshapes corneal tissue. Suitability for either option depends on individual eye health, prescription, lifestyle and professional assessment.

Keratoconus management in Auckland involves two parallel aims — improving vision through glasses or specialty contact lenses, and monitoring or controlling corneal progression through clinical assessment and, where appropriate, ophthalmology referral. No single pathway suits every patient; management depends on corneal shape, prescription, progression, and individual tolerance.

Quick answer: Dry eyes in winter are often caused by cold wind, lower humidity, indoor heating, and increased screen time—all of which can accelerate tear evaporation and disturb the tear film. Symptoms may be temporary or point to an underlying condition like dry eye disease. An optometrist can identify the cause and recommend appropriate treatment.

Considering Ortho-K for your child? You're not alone — and you probably have questions. Here are the 8 questions we hear most often from Auckland parents, answered honestly by our optometry team.