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0.6 miBryan-Culver
1.1 mi79 North #3362
1.1 miIrvine-Culver
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Specialties
Orthokeratology (OrthoK) or Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the first FDA approved myopia reducing therapy that uses specially designed therapeutic contact lenses to reduce or eliminate myopia (nearsightedness) and corneal astigmatism.
Patients undergoing OrthoK wear the newest technologically advanced gas permeable lenses to sleep. This non-surgical process reshapes the cornea (front part of your eye) while you sleep. You simply remove the lenses when you wake up. You are then able to see at far without the need of any other vision correction devices (i.e. glasses or contact lenses).
The concept of OrthoK is very similar to orthodontics. Analogy: Orthodontists use braces to reshape your teeth, once your teeth are straight, you continue using a retainer to maintain the shape of your teeth. Optometrists use specially designed gas permeable contact lenses to reshape your eyes. Once your eyes have been reshaped and the desired affect is achieved, you continue using a retainer pair of contact lenses to sleep every night. Just as it is important to continue to use a retainer for your teeth, it is important to use the contact lens retainer at night to maintain good vision during the day. Remember, there are No age restrictions for this therapy. We have patients as young as 8 years of age successfully wearing theses lenses.
If you are interested in finding out more information about OrthoK, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
History
Established in 1973.
Dr. Wakabayashi first established his practice in Garden Grove, CA then relocated his office in Irvine in the late 1980’s.
Meet the Business Owner
Dr. David W.
Business Owner
Dr. Wakabayashi served in the US Army and US Air Force before receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree and Optometric Doctorate from the Southern California College of Optometry. He has practiced optometry in Irvine for over 35 years. Dr. David Wakabayashi is very active with optometric professional organizations. He has served as a president of Omega Delta, a past President of the Orange County Optometric Society, and was a lecturer in Japan. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a member of the California Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, and the Association of Optometric Educators. He is also been a director for the Alumni Association of SCCO for over 10 years. On Dr’s free time he loves to golf, travel, and enjoys cooking.
