Tips & Eyecare FAQs

Q: What is CRT?

A: Corneal Refractive Therapy is a non-surgical process clinically developed to reshape the cornea while you sleep the result is the temporary correction of nearsightedness with or without moderate astigmatism.

Similar in appearance to standard contact lenses Paragon CRT therapeutic lenses gently reshape the corneal surface during sleep and provide clear, natural vision when the lenses are removed upon waking.

Because Paragon CRT offers freedom from glasses and the hassle of wearing contact lenses during the day, this leading-edge technology can enhance the lifestyle of those requiring vision correction. Active individuals can freely participate in sports without the interference of glasses or bother of contacts. Eye irritation or dryness sometimes associated with contact lens wear due to outside dust and pollutants is eliminated.

Q: Should I consider LASIK surgery?

A: This is probably the number one question we encounter in our offices. LASIK is an advanced and popular form of surgical vision correction available known as refractive surgery - referring to all surgical procedures designed to improve or correct the focusing ability of the eye.

It is estimated that nearsightedness and astigmatism affect over 60 million people in the United States. A person's inability to see clearly can be caused by nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and/or astigmatism. In most cases, these three types of refractive errors can be corrected through refractive surgery.

Our offices provide necessary follow-up care for refractive surgery patients, generally at the request of the surgical center.