Cape Town Myopia Specialists
Orthokeratology
Cape Town.
Specialist orthokeratology for children and teens in Cape Town. Custom overnight lenses that correct vision and slow myopia progression — no glasses or daytime lenses required.
Why It Matters
Myopia isn't just about blurry vision.
Unchecked myopia progression in children significantly increases the risk of serious eye conditions in adulthood — including glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment. The earlier treatment begins, the better the long-term outcome.
At Meskin Optometrists, we use evidence-based interventions to slow the rate of myopia progression — giving your child the best chance of healthy vision for life.
How It Works
Orthokeratology — vision correction while you sleep.
Custom lens fitting
Specially designed rigid gas-permeable lenses are precisely fitted to your child's corneal shape using detailed mapping technology.
Overnight reshaping
Worn only during sleep, the lenses gently reshape the corneal surface — temporarily correcting the refractive error.
Clear vision by morning
Your child wakes up with clear, unaided vision throughout the day — no glasses or daytime contact lenses needed.
Slowed progression
Clinical evidence shows ortho-k significantly slows the axial elongation of the eye — the key driver of myopia progression.
Unlike standard contact lenses, ortho-k lenses are removed each morning. No daytime lens wear — ideal for active children and teens.
Our Services
Specialist care for every stage of myopia.
Orthokeratology
Custom overnight lenses that reshape the cornea, providing clear daytime vision and slowing myopia progression in children and teens.
Learn moreMyopia Management
Evidence-based treatment plans including soft multifocal lenses, atropine therapy, and lifestyle interventions tailored to your child.
Learn moreChildren's Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye examinations designed for children, including myopia risk assessment and progression monitoring.
Learn moreIs My Child a Candidate?
Ortho-k works best when started early.
Most children aged 6 and older with mild to moderate myopia are suitable candidates. The ideal time to start is when myopia is first detected and still progressing — the earlier treatment begins, the greater the long-term benefit.
Take the First Step
Book a myopia assessment for your child.
Our specialist team at Meskin Optometrists in Cape Town will assess your child's suitability for orthokeratology and create a personalised management plan.
Book a ConsultationCape Town, South Africa
What Parents Say
Families who chose to act early.
We noticed our daughter's prescription was changing every six months. After starting ortho-k, her progression has almost completely stopped. We wish we'd started sooner.
The team explained everything clearly — the science, the risks, the benefits. We felt completely informed before making any decisions. That confidence made all the difference.
My son plays cricket and hated wearing glasses. Ortho-k has been life-changing for him — clear vision all day, no lenses to worry about on the field.
Cape Town · South Africa
Don't wait for the prescription to get worse.
Myopia progression is most rapid in childhood. The window for effective intervention is now. Book a specialist consultation and take control of your child's visual future.