What is Orthokeratology?

Orthokeratology is a generic term used to describe the application of contact lenses to correct vision in such a way that the lens reshapes the cornea while sleeping. How this works is described in more detail in other information pages on this site.

Just as vacuum cleaners (generic term) are also known as Hoovers (brand name), orthokeratology lenses also have a number of associated brand names. The three brands that we use ourselves are "iGo OVC", "Paragon CRT", and "OrthoK". There are many others, but we feel that by using these specific lens types appropriately we can achieve fast and effective vision correction for most people.

Our choice of lens designs has given us flexibility and control over the fitting of the lenses and also over the results that we achieve.

Orthokeratology gives freedom from glasses and contact lenses all waking hours. Read more on the other pages to see the full picture of this remarkable treatment.

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Newcastle Opticians

Is your current eyecare provider giving you the service that you expect? ...or is he or she just too rushed or disinterested? Then move on & join us at Querido & Davidson.

We are a national award winning eyecare practice (established in 1956) with a long heritage of providing exemplary service and exceptional products.

Eye Tests & Examinations

Our Optometrists carry out a huge array of checks during to your eye examination. These can include testing your eye pressure (to detect glaucoma - which, if undetected, could lead to blindness), checking sideways field of vision and the health of the back of your eye.

All these checks are quick and painless, and will provide us with important information that will help monitor any slight changes over time.

Contact Lenses

We fit a huge variety of contact lenses types to patients across the whole of the UK. We supply lenses to people of all ages, & all prescription types. Using corneal topography and slit lamp image capture we provide the highest standard of care to all our contact lenses wearing patients.

We specialise in iGo OVC, Ortho-K and Paragon CRT Orthokeratology work for all ages from 6 upwards. We are an accredited Chromagen contact lens practice. We supply varifocal contact lenses and contact lenses to correct astigmatism. We can also supply theatrical contact lenses for television productions.

In 2006 we were awarded the title of Contact lens practice of the year at the UK Optician awards.

Keratoconus Eye Care

We are a keratoconus friendly practice, and are experienced in the following keratoconus management methods:

Spectacles
Soft contact lenses, including Ultravision Kerasoft and Acuity Soft K
Gas permeable contact lenses, including Rose K, So2Clear and Lensdynamics Dyna Z intralimbal
Scleral contact lenses, including Innovative Sclerals

Finding Querido & Davidison:

We are located at:
196 Chillingham Road
Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5LN
0191 265 9898