corneal molding

Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is useful in patients who don't desire surgical refractive procedures and are otherwise good candidates.

Due to the availability of advanced contact lens materials and the ability of lenses to be computer designed, this new modality has proven successful in reducing nearsightedness (myopia).  The lenses are worn during sleep.  The back surface curvature of the contact lenses reshapes the central portion of the cornea.  Improvement in vision begins in the first few days of wear so that the eye will see clearly during the day without lens wear.

After the maximum improvement is achieved the patient wears a retainer lens only during sleep on a schedule that is determined for each patient.  If desired, contact lens wear can be discontinued and vision will revert back to its original status.

This procedure can be very helpful in children who are rapidly becoming more nearsighted so that the progression can be stopped or significantly slowed.

For more information visit the Arizona's Vision website.