Invisalens in Phoenix, AZ

What Is Invisalens?

Invisalens is an advanced orthokeratology (Ortho-K) vision correction treatment offered at Arizona's Vision Eye Care Center in Phoenix. It uses specially designed, gas-permeable retainer contact lenses that you wear only while you sleep. Overnight, the lenses gently and temporarily reshape the front surface of your eye — the cornea — so that light focuses correctly on your retina.

When you remove the lenses in the morning, your cornea holds its newly optimized shape throughout the day, giving you clear, comfortable vision without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. Effects typically last for one to two days, making nightly wear the key to maintaining clear vision.

How Invisalens Works

• Custom-fitted lenses — your optometrist takes precise corneal measurements to design lenses specifically for your eyes
• Wear while you sleep — simply insert the lenses at bedtime and remove them in the morning
• Clear daytime vision — enjoy glasses-free, contact-free vision throughout your waking hours
• Reversible and non-surgical — if you stop wearing the lenses, your cornea gradually returns to its original shape

Who Is Invisalens Right For?

Invisalens is an excellent option for a wide range of patients:

• People with mild to moderate nearsightedness (myopia) and/or mild astigmatism
• Active individuals — athletes, swimmers, or anyone who finds glasses and contacts inconvenient
• Children and teenagers — Ortho-K has been shown to help slow the progression of myopia in young patients
• Adults who are not ideal candidates for LASIK but want a non-surgical vision correction option
• Patients who work in dusty, dry, or challenging environments where contact lens wear during the day is uncomfortable

Benefits of Invisalens Orthokeratology

• Non-surgical, fully reversible vision correction
• Freedom from daytime glasses and contact lenses
• Clinically proven to slow myopia progression in children
• Safe for patients of all ages, including young children
• No dryness or discomfort associated with daytime contact lens wear
• Convenient — lens care happens at night while you sleep

The Invisalens Fitting Process

Getting started with Invisalens at Arizona's Vision is straightforward:

• Initial evaluation — comprehensive eye exam and corneal topography mapping
• Custom lens design — lenses are ordered based on your precise corneal measurements and prescription
• Fitting appointment — you'll learn how to properly insert, remove, and care for your lenses
• Follow-up care — regular check-ins to ensure optimal fit, vision, and corneal health