All OrthoK Articles
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27ClinicalLong-Term Effect of Orthokeratology on Axial Length
August 2, 2021 By Nina Tahhan, PhD, MPH, BOptom, Senior Research Scientist at BHVI Orthokeratology (OK) is the practice of reshaping the...
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28ClinicalSpectacle Lenses for Myopia Management Changed Our Practice
August 2, 2021 By Vishakha Thakrar, OD; Vaughan Family Vision Care, Ontario, Canada Since we started utilizing novel spectacle lenses, we have...
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214Myopia News BriefsVTI Announces New Partnership with Innovatus Technology
July 28, 2021 ATLANTA, Ga. and ADELAIDE, South Australia — Visioneering Technologies, Inc. (VTI) has partnered with orthokeratology company Innovatus Technology Pty...
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1.2KClinicalStarting Myopia Management Early Yields Greatest Outcomes
July 15, 2021 By Melanie Frogozo, OD, FAAO, Alamo Eye Care , San Antonio, Texas To give children the greatest chance of...
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1.9KClinicalX-Cel Specialty Contacts Releases New REMLens OrthoK Design
July 1, 2021 DULUTH, Ga. — X-Cel Specialty Contacts is expanding its orthokeratology designs with the new REMLens. Specifically for myopia management,...
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1.7KClinicalDoes Orthokeratology Treatment Zone Size Matter in Myopia Management?
July 1, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA During orthokeratology treatment, the degree of myopia is reduced by flattening the...
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888ClinicalReal-World Experience with the New Euclid MAX for Overnight Orthokeratology
sponsored content June 22, 2021 Euclid Systems Corp. recently launched Euclid MAX orthokeratology lenses. The FDA-approved lenses offer patients the highest oxygen...
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795Myopia News BriefsCooperVision to Present Myopia Management Research at BCLA Conference
June 8, 2021 SAN RAMON, Calif. — CooperVision is slated to present research findings from more than 20 investigations at the upcoming...
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2.0KImplementationWhen and How Should Myopia Management Treatment Be Stopped?
June 1, 2021 By Rebecca Weng, BOptom (Hons), Grad Dip(I&T), MBA; Programs and Partnership Liaison Director, Myopia Program Facilitator, and Project Manager...
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1.1KResearch ReviewMyopia Control Risks and Benefits in Perspective
June 1, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA There is compelling evidence that the prevalence of myopia is increasing around...
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Editor’s Perspective
Practicing at the Highest Level
June 1, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA When I speak with eye care professionals about childhood myopia, it is...
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450Myopia News BriefsCooperVision’s DreamLite OrthoK Lenses Receive European Approval
May 26, 2021 SAN RAMON, Calif. — CooperVision announced that its DreamLite orthokeratology lenses have officially received approval from the European market...
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540Myopia News BriefsEuclid’s OrthoK Roundtable Now Available Online
May 26, 2021 On May 19 and 20, Euclid hosted an orthokeratology roundtable: “Shifting the Paradigm: Maximize Performance of the Next Generation...
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2.5KMyopia News Briefs
Euclid Announces New MAX OrthoK Lens with FDA Approval
May 12, 2021 STERLING, Va. — Adding onto a suite of orthokeratology and myopia management solutions, Euclid Systems Corporation announced the Euclid...
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2.8KMyopia News BriefsJohnson & Johnson Vision’s ACUVUE Abiliti OrthoK Receives FDA Approval
May 12, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses, Johnson &...
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1.1KMyopia News BriefsEuclid to Host Virtual OrthoK Roundtable May 19 & 20
May 5, 2021 To view the roundtable after May 19 and 20, click here. Euclid will host a virtual orthokeratology roundtable on...
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1.5KMyopia News BriefsYear-Long Virtual OrthoK Boot Camp to Begin June 14
May 3, 2021 The American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) is holding a virtual boot camp to teach ECPs the...
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1.8KClinicalMyopia Management Filled a Critical Need in Our Community
May 3, 2021 By Wes McCann, OD, Central Optometry As an eye care professional, I’m always trying to find ways to better...
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1.2KResearch ReviewMyopia Control Using Toric Orthokeratology
May 3, 2021 By Dean Psarakis, B. Optom, Senior Research Optometrist, Brien Holden Vision Institute It has been well documented that the...
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2.0KClinicalHow to Treat Progressive Myopia if Significant Cylinder is Present
May 3, 2021 By Pauline Kang, B.Optom, PhD School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales Pharmaceutical myopia control...
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1.5KMyopia News BriefsArt Optical Presents MOONLENS Fast-Fit Tutorials
April 30, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Eye care professionals currently fitting patients with MOONLENS OrthoK lenses will soon have an educational...
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4.0KClinicalCombination Strategies for Myopia Management
April 1, 2021 By Huy Tran, MD, and Padmaja Sankaridurg, PhD “Should a combination strategy be routinely presented as an option for...
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1.4KPatient CommunicationStraightening Out the Differences: Orthodontia and Myopia Management
March 15, 2021 By Gary Gerber, OD, and Anil Idiculla, DMD “When we compare OrthoK to braces, we are further distancing ourselves...
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1.7KMyopia News BriefsMedmont Launches Meridia Advanced Topographer
March 11, 2021 Medmont has launched the Medmont Meridia to replace the Medmont E300. The new topographer is distributed by NIDEK in...
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2.5KFinancialVision Care Plans and Myopia Management: Friend or Foe?
March 1, 2021 By Melanie Frogozo, OD, FAAO Myopia is a disorder of the eye that causes a refractive error. Patients may...
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859Myopia News BriefsProfessor Pauline Cho Named Most Impactful Orthokeratology Author
February 5, 2021 Professor Pauline Cho of the School of Optometry at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was named as the...
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3.4KMyopia News BriefsArt Optical Partners with Woo University on Specialty Lens Education Series
January 28, 2021 Specialty lens supplier Art Optical is working with Dr. Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, to produce a four-part...
