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Nonsurgical Vision Correction

See Clearly. Sleep On It.

sleepSEE uses custom Ortho-K lenses worn during sleep and taken out in the morning. They change the shape of the cornea, the clear front of the eye. The goal is clearer daytime vision with less need for glasses or contacts.

Check If You're a Candidate

Last reviewed: February 2026 · Medically reviewed by Dr. James Singletary, OD, FIAOMC

What Is sleepSEE?

Vision Correction That Works While You Sleep

sleepSEE is a doctor-directed Ortho-K program using orthokeratology (ortho-k): specially designed contact lenses worn only at night that change the shape of the clear front of your eye during sleep.

Take the lenses out in the morning. The goal is clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts. Your doctor checks how your eyes respond.

Wear the lenses at night. Take them out in the morning. Your doctor checks the fit and daytime vision.

The effect is temporary. If you stop wearing the lenses, your cornea returns toward its old shape and the vision effect wears off. Harm from an eye problem may not reverse. Ask your doctor what to expect.

Joyful child waking up in warm morning light: clear vision without glasses thanks to sleepSEE ortho-k lenses
Who Is It For?

Two Paths to Better Vision

sleepSEE serves children and adults with different vision goals.

Myopia Control

For Children

Myopia means nearsightedness. It often gets worse as children grow. For children who are a good fit, sleepSEE uses overnight Ortho-K and regular eye checks to help slow that change.

  • The goal is to slow worsening myopia in children who are a fit.
  • The goal: school, sports and play without daytime glasses
  • Tracks eye growth linked to worsening myopia and future eye-health risks
  • The goal is clear vision for school, sports and play without daytime lenses.
Glasses-Free Freedom

For Adults (Ages 18+)

Tired of glasses fogging up? Contacts drying out? Not ready for LASIK? sleepSEE offers a way to improve daytime vision without surgery. Your doctor can help you weigh overnight lens care against the options you use now.

  • Lenses out in the morning; daytime vision is the goal
  • Daytime lens freedom for sports and active days
  • No daytime lens wear; dry eye still needs assessment
  • Temporary effect: the shape change wears off when lens wear stops
Benefits

Six Reasons Patients Choose sleepSEE

Nonsurgical

No lasers or cuts. Wear the lenses as prescribed to keep their temporary effect.

Prescription Care

The FDA has approved certain overnight Ortho-K lenses to temporarily reduce nearsightedness.

Temporary Effect

If wear stops, the cornea returns toward its old shape and the vision effect wears off.

Works Overnight

Wear the lenses during sleep and remove them in the morning. The goal is clear daytime vision.

Clear Daytime Vision

For people who are a good fit, the goal is daytime vision without glasses or contacts.

Myopia Management

For some children, Ortho-K can help slow worsening nearsightedness. Results vary.

Compare Options

sleepSEE vs. Other Solutions

See how sleepSEE stacks up against glasses, contacts, and LASIK.

Choosing vision correction for training or competition? Compare Ortho-K, daytime contacts, and sports glasses by comfort, care routines, and protection needs.

Comparison of sleepSEE, LASIK, glasses, and daytime contacts by feature
FeaturesleepSEE®: myopia control and vision correctionLASIKGlassesDay Contacts
No surgery requiredYesNoYesYes
Temporary corneal effectYesNoNoNo
Available for eligible childrenYesNoYesYes
Can reduce daytime eyewear needsYesYesNoNo
No daytime lens wearYesYesNoNo
Lenses worn during sleepYesNoNoNo
Yes NoN/A = Not applicable

This table compares how the choices work, not which is safest for your eyes. Results vary. Ortho-K and LASIK do not guarantee freedom from glasses. All eyes age. Ask an eye doctor about risks, fit and likely results.

Safety & Trust

Research, Monitoring, and Trained Providers

Prescription Ortho-K Lenses

The FDA has approved certain overnight Ortho-K lenses to temporarily reduce nearsightedness.

30+ Years of Research

Ortho-K has been studied for many years. A good fit, clean lenses, no water contact and regular eye checks all matter.

Certified Providers

sleepSEE providers receive training in Ortho-K fitting and care for worsening nearsightedness.

Get Started

Ready to See the Difference?

Find out if sleepSEE may fit your needs. The free check is a starting point; an eye exam confirms whether treatment is right for you. Find care at sleepSEE provider locations.

Kids

Care to slow worsening myopia in children who are a fit.

Adults

The goal is clear daytime vision without surgery.

Night

Wear the lenses during sleep. Take them out in the morning.

Ongoing

Regular checks of lens fit, eye health and vision