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Ortho-K lenses in Lynbrook, for children and adults

Rigid lenses you wear while you sleep. They gently reshape the front of the eye overnight, so many people see clearly through the day without glasses.
03 9702 9118
A contact lens case and solution on a bedside table
  • Fitted for children and adults
  • Same optometrist at every check-up
  • Open Thursday and Friday until 7pm
  • 222+ Google reviews
  • Fitted here in the clinic
  • Checks from the first morning
  • All health funds, claimed on the spot

What is ortho-K?

Ortho-K (orthokeratology) uses rigid contact lenses worn overnight. They gently flatten the centre of the cornea, the clear front of the eye, and the new shape lasts through the day. The effect is temporary: stop wearing the lenses and your eyes return to their usual shape, usually within one to two weeks. We fit ortho-K for children and adults.

Who it is for

  • Children with short-sightednessOne option that may help slow how fast it gets worse. Part of myopia management.
  • Adults who would rather not wear glasses or lenses in the dayThe lenses come out each morning.
  • People who can keep a nightly routineParents supervise children's lens care, especially at first.
  • Anyone whose eyes suit the fitYour optometrist decides at the assessment.

How an ortho-K fitting works

  1. Assessment

    An eye test, then corneal topography maps the front of each eye.

  2. Fitting

    Lenses made for your eyes. We teach insertion, removal and cleaning.

  3. First morning check

    Usually the morning after your first night in the lenses.

  4. Regular reviews

    More checks in the first weeks, then about every six months.

Overnight wear and hygiene

Overnight lens wear carries a small risk of serious eye infection. Good hygiene lowers that risk.

  • Wash and dry your hands before touching the lenses
  • Use only the solutions your optometrist gave you
  • Never let the lenses or case touch tap water
  • Replace the case at least every three months
  • Leave the lenses out if an eye is red or sore
  • Keep your glasses as a backup

What our patients say

222+ Google reviewsRead our Google reviews

  • Rebecca Van Der Feer27 Apr 2021

    Lovely staff, very helpful. The optometrist was great with my daughter too. Will be returning when I’m due for my next test

  • Imaozgrl Tucker27 Mar 2023

    Very friendly and professional.

  • Loxy Poppa27 Dec 2022

    My wife and i recently got new glasses and we could not have been happier with their professionalism and friendly service and their after service nothing was to much trouble the best opticians i have struck in 30 years of wearing glasses

  • Douglas Embry27 Dec 2022

    Coming from the USA and moving Australia, and the first place to come get my new glasses was this joint. My dudes made it mad
    easy and Awesome service!
    Got me those Armani glasses with the double shades!

  • Prasanya Gopinathan27 Dec 2022

    Very friendly. Good service

  • loren wiener27 Oct 2022

    Hard to get too excited about an Optometrist when you are almost 63,  especially in my case never worn glasses before. Just going in for the regular eye test. However, if the Optometrist is a professional optimist as well as in Dr Ali and staff @ Lynbrook Optical in SE Melbourne, happens to be near great food, coffee and loads of free parking, then I know I won't go anywhere else.. and they bulk bill.. yay

  • Krinny Bell27 Oct 2022

    Really friendly staff, great service, made sure we got the glasses that were best for us not best for the bottom line. Explained everything very well and answered any questions, shop is very clean. Great selection of affordable glasses to choose form.

  • pmarilag27 Sep 2022

    The best optical clinic/store  I've dealt with in my 30 years of wearing eyeglasses.  Dr Ali is very knowledgeable and thorough in examining my complicated eyes.  Took time to listen to my problem of having just one eyeglasses that is multifocal,  can be used for both computer work and driving, shopping etc.  And he gave it to me!  Now I got a very stylish Calvin Klein multifocal, transition eyeglasses that I can wear everywhere.  Soo happy.  Thank you so much!

  • Grant E27 Apr 2022

    Excellent service and knowledge, helped me with my specialty sporting glasses with great results, very happy.

  • Dario Iacuone27 Apr 2022

    The team were able to help me for an urgent issue I had with my contact lense. Than you so much for seing me so urgently.

  • Vinoj Perera27 Apr 2022

    Dr, Ali was very kind and professional. Helped me with removing a peice of metal that was in my eye. He took his time to examine my eyes thoroughly. 100% would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for everything.

  • Chhivhai Khov27 Apr 2022

    Friendly and professional!

  • Daryl Hall27 Apr 2022

    Great service and very knowledgeable staff. I know I'm getting the best care.

  • Wilfred D'Couto27 Apr 2022

    Very courteous and professional. Explained everything in detail. Very happy with the excellent service.

  • Ingrid Wood27 Apr 2022

    By far the most thorough eye test I have ever had, and Paula always knows what looks best!
    Great, friendly service, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

  • Charlie Maynard27 Apr 2022

    Friendly staff very helpful I got my eyes tested & sorted out a new pair of eye wear
    thank you

  • Hashim27 Apr 2022

    Excellent service, and love my new nike running prescription sunnies

  • Andrew Bacaller27 Apr 2022

    Staff gave helpful information during eye testing and plenty of their time to ensure I found the right frames.

  • Keith Norman27 Apr 2022

    Efficient and professional service. Eye testing best I have experienced.

  • Azaduhi Gemelli27 Apr 2022

    Very good service,  I would highly recommend them

  • Irene Weekes27 Apr 2022

    Very friendly people, satisfied with service rendered.

  • Brian Ahrens27 Apr 2021

    Very good service. Couldn't want any better. Very much recommended

  • Fonteine P27 Apr 2021

    Courteous and friendly. Welcoming and professional. Very understanding. Thorough process. Very clean with great open space, cushy lounges and great selection of frames. All staff very nice. Great parking. Highly recommend.

  • Ancastadragonfire Mel27 Apr 2021

    Thankyou to the staff at Lynbrook Optical, they take the time to make you feel special... very knowledgeable and friendly staff ... big THUMBS UP Highly Recommended.

  • Ja27 Apr 2021

    What can I say??? All great- fully bulk billed, $199 for 2pairs as Specsavers, no waiting, no hassle, no queuing, professional, detailed, patience, supportive, caring, customer oriented, nice carpet and comfortable  sofa...what more could  u ask??? A++++++++.

  • Tepora Atonio27 Apr 2021

    Good customer service,

  • Robyn Davis27 Apr 2021

    Excellent customer service and the optometrist was very thorough and explained everything to me, no hesitation in a return visit.

  • Vy Katu27 Apr 2021

    Highly recommend Lynbrook Optical! Went for my first visit on Saturday and they were very professional, quick and efficient. Can't wait for my new specs!

  • Sajjad Ali27 Apr 2021

    So nice staff in lynbrook optical,
    I love to come again, much appreciated.
    Very clean optical and friendly staff,
    Specially thank full to doctor .
    Wish you all the best all lynbrook staff..

  • Jama Farah27 Apr 2021

    Highly recommend! Trustworthy advice,  really good with communication, and not overpriced.

  • Fady27 Apr 2021

    Amazing service. Real people that know their stuff

  • Sai Manikanta27 Apr 2021

    My recent experience with them , I have an emergency as my glasses are broken and I contacted them and received good response and service from the team and I should really thank  DR AMIN ALI.

  • Joy Willey27 Apr 2021

    Although my last experience at this optometrist would have been 1/2 a star, I had no choice but to visit again last Friday.
    I was pleasantly surprised by the advice and care this time.
    The optometrist was very straight forward and I appreciated that he explained how dire the circumstance my condition was.

  • Clemence Gan27 Apr 2021

    Dr Ali is really professional and kind . Specially with a wiggly seven year old who is casting all tricks in the book to get glasses . We had the best advice  and service from here .

  • David Rinkel27 Apr 2021

    Very professional and helpful staff. From the eye test to the spectacle selection and contact lenses. Can't recommend highly enough.

  • pritam singh27 Apr 2021

    Very helpful and friendly team.

  • Fabrice De Bond27 Apr 2021

    Friendly and helpful service.  Highly recommended.

  • Odas Rukoyah27 Apr 2021

    Great service and really friendly, we are very very happy!

  • Mehdi Aliyar27 Apr 2021

    Great service and excellent advice by the doctor here. He was very informative from the start to the end explaining in an easy to understand way. They are extremely patient and honest when I was choosing my frames as well. Highly recommended.

  • elisabeth o'brien27 Apr 2021

    Amazing service. Highly recommend.

  • Salem Homed27 Apr 2021

    Super convenient location on south gippy and great staff. Well kept place. I had amin as my optometrist he was fantastic!

  • Troy Duncan (Crazy Cockatoo Studios)27 Apr 2018

    Great place for repairs and a cool selection.

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Frequently asked questions

No. The change lasts about a day. Wearing the lenses each night keeps the effect going.

Yes. We fit ortho-K for adults as well as children. Whether it suits your eyes is decided at the assessment.

Your optometrist will advise. It depends on your child's eyes, and on how well they can manage lens care with help.

Ortho-K may help slow how fast myopia gets worse in children. Regular check-ups track how your child's eyes are changing. See myopia management for the other options.

Your vision may be a little blurry the next day. Wear your glasses if you need to, and go back to your routine that night.

Your optometrist will talk you through costs at your assessment. All health funds can be claimed on the spot.

Book an ortho-K assessment

For children and adults, with the same optometrist at every check-up.