FREE Ebook: DreamSculpt Ortho-K (Orthokeratology) Parent Guide to Myopia
FREE ebook for parents: download our free DreamSculpt Ortho-K guide below. Parents ask us the same smart questions every week: why is my child's prescription changing so fast, and what can we do about it? Dr. Susan Reimbold put the answers into one free, parent-friendly ebook, DreamSculpt Ortho-K: Custom Orthokeratology Overnight Retainers, written for families here in Alpharetta and beyond.
Download the free ebook and get $300 off your child's first year of DreamSculpt Ortho-K fitting. Use the same email when you book your appointment so we can match it.
$300 off per child, first year's DreamSculpt Ortho-K fit. Use the same email when you book. Valid 90 days from download.
DreamSculpt Ortho-K is custom orthokeratology (Ortho-K, sometimes written OrthoK) and one part of our myopia management care for kids.
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What's inside the ebook
- Understanding myopia: what nearsightedness is, why more children have it, and how screen time and limited outdoor play play a role.
- Why early action matters: higher myopia is linked with greater risk of retinal detachment and glaucoma later in life.
- Traditional Ortho-K vs. DreamSculpt Ortho-K: how a fit-set approach differs from retainers custom designed from detailed corneal topography (Medmont E300 and Solix by Visionix).
- How it works: gentle overnight reshaping for clear daytime vision, plus a plus-power ring in the mid-periphery that helps slow myopia.
- The fitting process, retainer care, common concerns, and what other parents say.
- A milestone-by-milestone FAQ from "before deciding" through the first month.
Key takeaways for parents
- DreamSculpt Ortho-K offers clear, glasses-free days and helps slow myopia.
- Results are reversible: the cornea returns to its natural shape if nightly wear ends, so nightly wear matters.
- Clean hands, fresh solution, and regular follow-ups are what keep overnight wear safe.
- Our doctors are trained for three years by Dr. Jeffrey Jeruss, OD, FIAOMC, a world Ortho-K specialist and Custom Ortho-K educator.
Learn more on our DreamSculpt Ortho-K page.
Parents' top questions from the ebook
How do we know if our child is a good candidate for DreamSculpt Ortho-K?
There is no single cutoff age. Some children start around six or seven, but what matters most is the shape and health of the cornea, the prescription, and whether your child is ready to follow a simple nightly routine. A comprehensive eye exam with corneal topography tells us whether DreamSculpt Ortho-K is a good fit.
Is wearing retainers overnight safe for children?
When the retainers are custom fitted, cleaned every day, and checked at regular follow-up visits, the risk of complications is low. Most problems trace back to skipped cleaning, so we teach both parent and child the care routine before the first night.
Can DreamSculpt Ortho-K help with a higher prescription?
Often, yes. Because each retainer is designed from your child's own corneal measurements, DreamSculpt Ortho-K can address higher nearsightedness and astigmatism than many standard designs. Every eye is evaluated individually, and some children do best with a combined plan, such as adding low-dose atropine.
How fast will my child see clearly?
Many children notice sharper distance vision after the first night. Vision usually becomes stable within one to two weeks of consistent nightly wear.
What does DreamSculpt Ortho-K cost, and does insurance help?
It is usually a larger upfront investment than glasses. Many families weigh that against the long-term value of a plan that helps slow myopia. Coverage varies by plan, so we review your benefits with you at the consultation.
Download the Free DreamSculpt Ortho-K Ebook
Ready to talk about your child's vision?
Remember to use the same email you used for the free ebook when you book, so we can match your $300 off the first year's DreamSculpt Ortho-K fit.
Selected references from the ebook
- American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Myopia: A Modern Epidemic.”
- Holden, B. A., et al. “Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia.” Ophthalmology, 2016.
- Rose, K. A., et al. “Outdoor Activity Reduces the Prevalence of Myopia in Children.” Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2008.
- Chamberlain, P., et al. “Contact Lenses and Myopia Control.” Eye & Contact Lens, 2020.
- National Eye Institute. “Facts About Myopia.”
Your next step: see our doctors in Alpharetta.