We actually already have an article on this non-surgical treatment program, but I guess there is little harm featuring it again. What we’re talking about here is Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), where two brands have been approved: Paragon CRT and Vision Shaping Treatment (VST) by Bausch & Lomb.

In this article, WOWT reiterates the simple concepts behind the treatment. When you put on the contacts, it actually flattens the front surface of the eye. If you put it on at night, the process is generally completed by morning – providing you crystal clear (comparable to post-LASIK) vision throughout the day. However, the benefits last only around a day, after which you will have to put on the contacts again.

Basically, this means that you’ll have to wear these CRT or VST contacts every night in order to keep your perfect eyesight. Personally, I feel it’s a hassle, especially with the US$1,500 price tag attached to just two sets of the lenses. Moreover, you’ll have to replace one set of contacts every year. But I suppose this is a effective solution for those who either do not qualify for LASIK eye correction surgery or just cannot bring themselves to commit to invasive surgery.

For more information on these contacts, visit Lasik World’s older (and more detailed) post on them.

[News via WOWT]