At Metro Eye we believe your vision and lifestyle are unique, so your eye care should be too. That’s why we are proud to offer eye care options that fit into your lifestyle. Possibly one of the most innovative eye care treatments we offer is Corneal Reshaping Therapy, also known as CRT. CRT can be an ideal vision treatment for children and adults who are looking for an alternative to traditional contact lenses and LASIK surgery.
What is CRT?
Corneal Reshaping Therapy, also know as CRT, is a non-surgical and reversible process to treat myopia (nearsightedness). Myopia is the most common vision problem in the world, with 1 in 3 Americans impacted by the condition.
Specially designed contact lenses are worn overnight to reshape the surface of your eyes. The reshaping process is similar to LASIK but there is no surgery involved. The effect of the lenses is temporary so the lens must be worn at night for clear vision the next day.
Why CRT?
Do you avoid contacts because of the discomfort or suffering from dry eye? CRT could be the right choice to have clear vision without the need of glasses or uncomfortable contact lenses.
Some people have an occupation that calls for clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lens, which makes CRT another great treatment option. For example, those who work in laboratories or active industrial jobs can have clear vision without the hassle of glasses.
LASIK surgery is another popular option for vision correction, but it’s not right for everyone. LASIK surgery can be expensive and does not guarantee your vision will stay corrected for the rest of your life. CRT can be the solution to avoid eye surgery all together.
CRT for Children
CRT treatment is the ideal vision treatment for active children, teens who play sports, or those who have their myopia progress each year. Children don’t need to worry about switching between glasses and contacts during the day.
Another advantage is that parents can closely monitor their children’s vision treatment as CRT lenses stay at home. Parents don’t have to worry about their child losing a contact lens during the day, breaking their glasses, or getting debris stuck between the eye and the lens while playing.
Want to learn more about how CRT could be the right vision correction for you or active child? Schedule an appointment online or give us a call at (414)-727-5888.