Kim, Paul, S, OD

HistoryDr. Wakabayashi first established his practice in Garden Grove, CA then relocated his office in Irvine in the mid 1980's.SpecialtiesOrthokeratology (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.

Dr. Leon Edward Yamamoto OD is a dedicated optometrist located in Irvine CA. He offers comprehensive eye examinations contact lens fittings and a wide selection of eyewear. With a focus on patient care and modern technology Dr. Yamamoto ensures that each visit is comfortable and informative helping patients achieve optimal eye health. Generated from this place's information