Ortho-k for myopia control.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) has been shown to effectively slow myopia progression in children with low, moderate, and high myopia, as well as in those with moderate-to-high astigmatism. It is the only treatment proven to slow eye growth in cases where one eye has more myopia than the other (monocular or anisometropic myopia). Recent research also suggests ortho-k may work even better when combined with low-dose atropine (0.01%) or when the treatment zone size is adjusted.
Successful ortho-k requires specialized training, topography equipment, and close follow-up care from an eye care professional.
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Ortho-k for myopia control articles.
How do contact lenses work?
Contact lenses are small, thin, transparent discs that are worn on the eye for vision correction, as well as other medical and decorative purposes.
Contact lens options for myopia in children
Explore how children with myopia can achieve clear vision and a more stable prescription with contact lenses.
Is your child ready for contact lenses?
Many kids are ready for contact lens sooner than you imagine! With guidance and motivation, they can learn proper lens care and wear them safely.
What is ortho-k? Parents' guide
Ortho-k contact lenses gently flatten the cornea during sleep to create a temporary way of correcting vision that is reversed when wear is stopped.
How can I make contact lens wear and ortho-k as safe as possible?
Contact lenses can bring many benefits to the wearer, and can also be safe with proper care processes and regular follow-up examinations.
Progressive myopia in young adults and how to manage it
Young adults with myopia is corrected by glasses or contact lenses. There is limited evidence to slow myopia in adulthood.
Progressive myopia in children and how to manage it
Progressive myopia in children is a global epidemic. It’s important to treat progressive myopia as early as possible, to protect eye health and preserve vision.
Ortho-k for children
Ortho-k is a safe vision correction and myopia control option for children that offers many benefits compared to glasses and daily wear soft contact lenses.
Ortho-k for teenagers
Ortho-k is a safe vision correction and myopia control option for teenagers that offers many benefits compared to glasses and daily wear soft contact lenses.
Are ortho-k lenses safe?
Ortho-k is safe if lens fit, wear, and care procedures are followed. Safety is greatly improved by preventing tap water coming into contact with ortho-k lenses.
Ortho-k for myopia control
Ortho-k has a large volume of evidence for slowing progression of myopia by around half, compared to wearing standard glasses or contact lenses.
All about contact lenses
Contact lenses are an alternative to spectacles for correcting vision and becoming an increasingly used option for slowing myopia progression in kids and teens.
Ortho-k for myopia control in children
In children ortho-k has been shown to be a safe method to slow myopia progression, and is most effective if started at age 6-8 years.
Ortho-k for myopia control in teenagers
Ortho-k can slow myopia progression in teenagers, as well as providing effective and safe vision correction throughout waking hours.
Ortho-k for myopia control in young adults
Ortho-k is a great way to correct vision in young adults and can be more comfortable than soft contact lenses, with limited evidence for myopia control.
Which is the best option for myopia control?
Explore the proven treatments for myopia control – including glasses, soft contact lenses, orthokeratology, atropine eye drops, and light therapies.
Ortho-k for myopia control treatments.
Myopia management products
Myopia management products listed by Myopia Profile have been specifically designed for myopia control or myopia management in children, and have some form of regulatory approval or marking for this form of use. They also have randomized controlled trial research data supporting their efficacy, unless otherwise noted. It is up to the individual eye care practitioner to be aware of regulatory requirements for prescribing in their country of practice, and also be aware that not all products are available in all countries.
