ORTHOKERATOLOGY
SYDNEY
Explore overnight lenses with individual assessment and ongoing care.
Orthokeratology Sydney: Personalised Vision Care
- Would you like to discuss reducing reliance on daytime eyewear?
- Are you looking for a non-surgical option with an explained care plan?
- How would overnight lens care fit your work, sport or family routine?
- Do you have discomfort or dry-eye symptoms that need assessment first?
Ortho-K uses individually fitted rigid gas-permeable lenses during sleep to temporarily reshape the corneal surface. Suitable patients may see more clearly during the day with less reliance on glasses or daytime contacts. Results vary, and overnight lens wear requires careful hygiene and monitoring because infection and other complications can occur.
At Orthokeratology Sydney, the first step is assessing whether this approach suits your prescription, corneal shape, eye health and daily routine. Treatment should follow your clinical needs and ability to manage the lenses.
Smart Vision Optometry offers assessments through its Bondi Beach and Mosman practices. For children, Ortho-K may also be considered to slow myopia progression, with ongoing measurement and review.
An examination helps establish what vision change is realistic and which alternatives may suit you. We discuss lens fitting, adaptation, follow-up and practical care; no treatment can guarantee the same result for everyone.
Discover Ortho-K: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Glasses and Contacts
Ortho-K lenses alter the distribution of cells at the corneal surface while worn. Removing the lenses can provide clearer daytime vision in suitable patients, but the time needed to adapt and the duration of the effect differ.
The effect is temporary, so regular prescribed wear is usually needed. If you stop wearing the lenses, ask about backup correction and any required review before driving or undertaking tasks that need clear vision.
A non-surgical treatment still has risks. Remove lenses and seek urgent eye-care advice for pain, redness, light sensitivity or reduced vision.
Our Optometrists
Gary Rodney
Master of Optometry, Behavioural Optometrist and Fellow of the International Association of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
Gary brings over 30 years of experience in optometry, shaping his career with passion and dedication. After earning his Bachelor of Optometry from UNSW, he honed his skills by working alongside some of Sydney’s most respected optometrists. Gary’s journey into practice ownership began on the Central Coast, followed by successful expansions into Wahroonga and Mosman.
In 2010, he founded the Smart Vision Optometry Group, creating a unique, patient-centred approach that revolutionised eye care. Over the years, Gary has honed his innovative processes, leading to the opening of a Bondi Beach practice in 2014.
Gary’s pursuit of knowledge saw him excel in postgraduate studies, earning a high distinction in Behavioural Optometry and a Master’s Degree in Optometry, along with a Post Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapy. His expertise was recognised globally when he became a Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (IAOMC) in 2018—an honour shared by only a select few in Australia.
A proud member of the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists and Optometry Australia, Gary has a deep interest in children’s vision, sports vision, and enhancing visual performance. His career is marked by a commitment to helping patients achieve better vision and a higher quality of life.
MORE ABOUT GARY.
Jacquie Gattegno
Behavioural Optometrist and Orthokeratologist
Jacquie graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1989, earning a Bachelor of Optometry, and later completed the Behavioural component of her Master’s Degree in Optometry. With extensive experience gained through independent private practices across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and North Shore, as well as time spent in public research facilities, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her patients.
Jacquie specialises in general practice, with a focus on contact lenses and managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Her passion for children’s development shines through both personally and professionally, as she strives to help young patients reach their full learning potential through vision solutions.
Since joining the Smart Vision Group in 2013, Jacquie has been a proud member of Optometry Australia and the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists. She has been wearing Ortho-K lenses since 2013 and enthusiastically recommends this treatment to suitable patients, confident in its life-changing benefits.
Gary Rodney, is the founder of Smart Vision Optometry and
is a Fellow of the International Association of
Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
Why Choose Orthokeratology Sydney?
- A non-surgical option for suitable patients
- Lens fitting based on individual measurements
- Myopia-management discussions for children and their carers
- Professional follow-up for lens fit, vision and eye health
Our team can explain the fitting process, benefits, limitations and alternatives. Bring your questions about vision goals, costs, cleaning and the review schedule to an individual assessment.
Orthokeratology FAQs
Clear answers about overnight vision-correction lenses and Ortho-K assessment in Sydney.
What is orthokeratology?
Orthokeratology, commonly called Ortho-K, uses individually fitted rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn during sleep. The lenses temporarily reshape the front surface of the eye so suitable patients can see more clearly during the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses.
Who may be suitable for Ortho-K?
Suitability depends on prescription, corneal shape, eye health, age, lifestyle and the ability to follow lens-care instructions. A comprehensive assessment is required before an optometrist can recommend Ortho-K.
Does Ortho-K permanently change the eye?
No. The corneal reshaping effect is temporary and usually requires regular overnight lens wear to maintain daytime vision. Vision generally returns toward its previous prescription when lens wear stops.
Can Ortho-K be used for childhood myopia management?
Ortho-K may be considered as part of a myopia-management plan for suitable children and teenagers. Research indicates that it can slow eye growth for many young people, but individual responses vary and ongoing professional monitoring is essential. Learn more about myopia control.
What happens during an Ortho-K assessment?
The optometrist reviews prescription, eye health, visual needs and lifestyle, and maps the corneal surface. If Ortho-K is suitable, the practitioner explains lens fitting, hygiene, expected adaptation, review appointments, benefits and limitations.
Where can I arrange an Ortho-K assessment in Sydney?
Smart Vision Optometry provides Ortho-K assessments through Eyes InDesign Mosman and Eyes InDesign Bondi. Book an appointment with the appropriate practice.