What is CRT?
CRT (short for corneal refractive therapy) is a nonsurgical procedure using specially designed contact lenses to gently reshape the curvature of the eye to improve vision. CRT lenses were FDA approved in June 2002 and hundreds of thousands of people, worldwide, are enjoying them This therapeutic contact lens gently and safely reshapes the cornea while you sleep to correct nearsightedness (myopia). Most commonly referred to as “Corneal Reshaping”, CRT offers a safe, non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that temporarily corrects nearsightedness up to -6.00 diopters, and mild amounts of astigmatism. CRT is also known as orthokeratology, or OrthoK.
How CRT works
Who is a good candidate for CRT?
If you are one of the billions of people in the world who are nearsighted and you want the freedom from your daytime contacts or glasses then CRT may be a great option for you! If you’re one of the many individuals who experience dry eye or contact lens discomfort, CRT may be the treatment option for you. In fact, many successful CRT patients were previous soft lens wearers. If you experience dry eye, LASIK may not be an appropriate option, making CRT an excellent alternative. It temporarily eliminates the need for daytime contacts or glasses and is a nonsurgical alternative for patients who prefer a less permanent treatment option. Those with less than -6.00 diopters of nearsightedness and less than -1.50 diopters of astigmatism would be considered good candidates.
There are no age restrictions with CRT – Making it a perfect option for kids!
Recent studies suggest that 75% of children are capable of wearing corneal reshaping lenses. CRT Brand Contact Lenses are worn at night and could be a perfect treatment option to correct your child’s nearsightedness (myopia). Imagine your child getting up in the morning to go to school and instead of putting on daytime contact lenses, they remove them and see clearly all day long. No lost contact lenses. No broken glasses. No hassles. Just great vision!
What Studies Have Been Done?
Visit the manufacturer’s page for a list of a few clinical studies that have been conducted here.
Testimonial
“The lenses have helped me see more clearly day to day and are great since they only have to be worn at night. I got used to them quickly!” – A.N.
“The CRT lenses have improved my son’s vision over a short period of time. They are convenient since they only need to be worn at night. CRT is a great substitute for glasses!” – L.N.

No Glasses. No Daytime Contacts. No Surgery. No Kidding!
How are the lenses inserted and removed?
There is a very helpful short video that can help your child learn how to properly insert and remove the lenses here.