How does Ortho-K address the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide? What is the impact of early myopia onset on long-term eye health?

Orthokeratology, commonly called ortho-k, is a method used to correct myopia (nearsightedness) or astigmatism by wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses ... This single-masked randomized study showed that PR ortho-k effectively slowed myopic progression in high myopes. What is orthokeratology? Ortho-K is a therapy in which the patient wears a rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens overnight while sleeping. The lens gently ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... What is orthokeratology? Ortho-k uses specially designed, gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily reshape your cornea while you sleep. The result is clear ... Request Appointment, Patient Forms, Order Contact Lenses, View Frames, 1718 E. Kimberly Rd. Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-3912 Ortho-K Wave technology allows the doctor to design corrective lenses to the contours of your eyes using advanced corneal mapping technology through topography. Feb 7, 2017 ... In recent years, orthokeratology (ortho-k) treatment has become a clinically acceptable and effective method. The treatment involves a special ... In contrast, Ortho-K requires a period of adaptation as your eyes get used to the overnight corneal reshaping process. The initial cost for Ortho-K is higher ...