Is ortho-k safe for children?

Ortho-k has a safety profile comparable to daytime reusable soft contact lenses. As with any contact lens, safety depends on good hygiene, correct lens handling and regular check-ups. At The EyeClinic by Dr Cheryl Lee, Dr Lee personally teaches parents and children how to care for the lenses and reviews eye health at every visit.

Does ortho-k slow down myopia in children?

Research shows that ortho-k can slow the progression of myopia in many children, although results vary from child to child. At The EyeClinic, ortho-k is one part of a wider myopia control plan that may also include outdoor time, screen habits and, where suitable, atropine eye drops.

What age can a child start ortho-k?

Suitability depends on the child's maturity, willingness and family support rather than age alone. The child needs to be comfortable with lens handling, and a parent needs to help with the routine, especially at the start. This is assessed at the consultation.

How often should the eyelashes be cleaned?

For ortho-k wearers, a Blephex lid treatment is suggested every 6 to 12 months. Clean lid margins help reduce the build-up of bacteria and debris that can increase the risk of infection.

What is Blephex, and does it hurt?

Blephex is a medical-grade lid treatment in which a fine, single-use micro-sponge spins gently along the lid margins to clear excess bacteria, biofilm and debris. Most patients find it quick and comfortable. Some feel a mild tickling or tingling sensation.

Can ortho-k cause dry eyes?

Some lens wearers experience dryness, which is why dry eye is screened for before and during ortho-k wear. If dryness is found, a range of treatments is available, including in-clinic dry eye treatments.

What happens at the first ortho-k consultation?

Dr Cheryl Lee examines your child's eyes, measures the shape of the cornea, discusses your family's lifestyle and goals, and explains whether ortho-k, glasses or another approach suits your child best. There is no pressure to decide on the day.

If you or your child wears contact lenses,

there are important things to know.

best clinic in Singapore for Ortho K lenses , orthokeratology, hard contact lenses for children, braces for the eye, night lenses for kids. The eye clinic by Dr Cheryl Lee on orchard road at Mandarin Gallery is best clinic for OrthoK, night lens. f

Safe, Comfortable Ortho-K Wear in Singapore

When your child wears ortho-k (orthokeratology) lenses at The EyeClinic by Dr Cheryl Lee, you are never handed a box and sent home. As an eye doctor and myopia control specialist, I personally teach you and your child how to wear and care for the lenses, and I monitor your child's eye health at every visit. Our boutique clinic is built around unhurried, one-to-one care.

Two things matter most for long-term success: preventing infection and keeping the eyes comfortable.

Is ortho-k safe?

The safety profile of ortho-k is comparable to that of daytime reusable soft contact lenses. Good hygiene lowers the risk further, and a key part of this is keeping the eyelashes and lid margins clean. For this reason, I recommend a Blephex lid treatment every 6 to 12 months for ortho-k wearers.

What is Blephex?

Blephex is a medical-grade treatment in which a fine micro-sponge spins gently along the upper and lower lid margins. It removes excess bacteria, biofilm and debris from the lashes and lash follicles. A fresh, single-use sponge is used for each eye. The treatment is quick and comfortable, and many patients find their eyes feel noticeably fresher afterwards.

What does Blephex help with?

Blepharitis: inflammation of the eyelids, which become red, itchy, crusty and irritated when bacteria overgrow along the lid margins. What is Blepharitis?

Allergic eye disease: by cleaning allergens from the lashes, Blephex may help reduce one of the triggers of eye allergy symptoms. Read more on Allergic Eye Disease

Home Care: Clean Lashes Before Your Lenses Go In

Before inserting the lenses each night, gently clean the lash line with a lid wipe. This removes debris and bacteria that would otherwise sit against the lens.

Two options are available from our webstore:

can children wear contact lenses? what age can children start contacts? I have red eyes after conact lens wear, is it an infection or dry eyes? Is tea tree oil good for pimples and styes? at dr cheryl lee's clinic contact lens specialist clinic in Sg

eye lid hygiene to treat blepharitis, crusty eyelashes , dry eyes and allergies. eye lid wipes made of hyaluronic acid by famous eye clinic in singapore expert in dry eyes by Dr cheryl Lee .

To Prevent Dry Eyes and Styes

Wearing ortho-k lenses can make the eyes more prone to dryness. Dry eyes can cause discomfort and may increase the risk of eye infections and styes.

Why Eye Drops Are Not the Whole Answer

The tear film is made of water and oil. The oil layer, produced by the meibomian glands in the eyelids, slows the evaporation of tears. Lubricating eye drops bring temporary comfort, but they do not restore the oil layer. When the glands become blocked (meibomian gland dysfunction, or MGD), tears evaporate too quickly. Blocked glands can also become inflamed and, if left untreated, may lead to styes.

MGD is one of the most common causes of dry eye. Treatment that unblocks the glands, such as Eye-Light®, can help improve dry eye symptoms for many patients.

Omega-3

I recommend that ortho-k wearers take an omega-3 supplement, available in [link: capsule or syrup form], as it may help support the quality of the tear oil. I will advise on the right form and amount for your child.

These simple precautions help make ortho-k wear safer and more comfortable for your child.

A white head of meibomitis resolved with Eyesight which is a red light mask and IPL for treating dry eyes

Close-up of a child's face with one eye open and a white lump from a stye. Eye lid is swollen.

Person /child lying on a bed wearing a facial mask device with red light therapy for dry eye treatment called Eyelight

These precautions will make wearing contact lenses safer and more comfortable, encouraging you to wear them longer.

Eye-Light Treatment

OK Lenses

Book Now

If you or your child wears contact lenses,

there are important things to know.

Safe, Comfortable Ortho-K Wear in Singapore

To Prevent Dry Eyes and Styes

Personalised eye care by Dr Cheryl Lee

Providing personalised eye care for children and adults in Singapore.

Contact us at