All OrthoK Articles
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1.1KClinicalMyopia Control Efficacy of OrthoK in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
February 23, 2026 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS This 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of orthokeratology lenses for...
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678Editor’s PerspectiveThe Quiet Wisdom of Our Youngest Patients
February 16, 2026 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS Earlier this month, one of my 7-year-old patients gave me a glimpse of...
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931ClinicalMyopia Screening and Treatment Protocol for Primary Care ODs
February 1, 2026 By Angela Di Marco, OD, FAAO As myopia rates accelerate, optometrists are uniquely positioned to alter a child’s lifetime...
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334Editor’s PerspectiveAre you on ‘Cruise Control’ with Myopia Management?
February 2, 2026 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM I have recently returned from a long road trip in the wilderness...
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770Research ReviewAI for Predicting Axial Length Response of OrthoK in Myopic Children
How can practitioners use AI to assess OrthoK efficacy? January 15, 2026 By Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS Myopia progression in children...
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1.1KGetting Started with Myopia ManagementWhen Is It Time to Hire for Your Myopia Management Practice?
January 15, 2026 By Sherman Tung, OD, FAAO, FCCSO, FIAOMC, IACMM Hiring new staff for a myopia management program is exciting, but...
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933Research ReviewEfficacy of OrthoK vs. Aspheric Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses in Pediatric Myopia
January 5, 2026 By Dr. Mengjun Zhu Both orthokeratology lenses and aspheric multifocal soft contact lenses exhibit favorable myopia control efficacy and...
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712Practice ProfilesBuilding Myopia Management from Day One
December 16, 2025 By Caitlyn McHugh-Glab, OD When I purchased Focused Eye Care in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, in 2019, I already knew...
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1.0KResearch ReviewAL/CR Ratios in Orthokeratology
December 2, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM What is known so far? Orthokeratology is a non-surgical treatment modality by...
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754Getting Started with Myopia ManagementHow To Create An ‘All In’ Myopia Management Practice
Take your practice to the next level with these expert tips. December 2, 2025 By Dr. Sami Khaldieh, OD, IACMM As myopia...
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742Practice ManagementFrom Algorithms to Empathy: The Irreplaceable Human Touch
November 17, 2025 By Aaron Neufeld, OD When I opened my first clinic a decade ago, myopia management was just starting to...
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1.1KResearch ReviewThe Role of Astigmatism in Myopia Development, Progression and Control
November 17, 2025 By Ashley Wallace Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS This scoping review investigates how astigmatism influences the onset, progression and control...
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672Getting Started with Myopia ManagementSetting Your Fees
Since myopia management services and materials are not covered by insurance or vision benefit plans, adding the service is an opportunity for...
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1.2KResearch ReviewIMI—Interventions for Controlling Myopia Onset and Progression 2025
October 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate The latest white paper from the International Myopia Institute (IMI), Interventions...
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1.6KClinicalManaging Juvenile-Onset Myopia When an Optical Biometer is Unavailable
With our expanding knowledge of juvenile-onset myopia, the accurate diagnosis and treatment of the disease is paramount to reduce the burden of...
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911Practice ProfilesFinding Myopia Management Success Through Education and Connection
September 15, 2025 By Lea Hair, OD, MS Myopia management is personal for me. My father had a macula-off retinal detachment at...
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827Practice ProfilesBringing Myopia Management to My Family-Focused Community
Dr. Marla Hayden shares how her family-focused community has benefited from her commitment to myopia management. September 15, 2025 By Marla Hayden,...
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1.2KResearch ReviewDo Accommodative Changes Drive Orthokeratology’s Myopia Control Effect?
September 1, 2025 By Eman A. Alzghoul, PhD, MScOptom, BscOptom, FIACLE, FBCLA Orthokeratology lenses are widely used for myopia control in children,...
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797ClinicalIs Tapering Myopia Management Therapy Necessary Before Discontinuation?
September 1, 2025 By Dr. Gareth Lingham Morth Clinicians now have access to a range of myopia control therapies that have been...
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1.2KGetting Started with Myopia ManagementSelect the Most Appropriate Treatment
When it comes to myopia management treatments, there often isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Each child is unique. It’s important to consider factors...
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1.0KResearch ReviewAssociations Between RetNet Gene Polymorphisms and OrthoK Efficacy
August 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate This retrospective clinical study explored how both clinical and genetic factors...
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935Research ReviewFactors Influencing OrthoK Treatment in Low Myopia
August 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM The article written by Fan et al. investigates a plethora of risk...
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1.3KEditor’s PerspectiveThe Art and Science of Treatment Cessation for Myopia Care
August 1, 2025 By Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO, IACMM When a prescribed treatment for myopia management works as planned, it helps...
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1.5KResearch ReviewCommonly Held Beliefs About Myopia That Lack a Robust Evidence Base
July 15, 2025 By Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, ABO Diplomate The 2025 update by Brennan et al., published in Contact Lens...
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1.2KPractice ProfilesPersonalizing Myopia Treatments and Communication Styles for Better Patient Outcomes
July 15, 2025 By Jonathan Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, IACMM As myopia rates rise globally, I am committed to making a difference...
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1.1KImplementationHow to Optimize Patient Adherence to Prescribed Interventions
July 1, 2025 By Vaughn Brinegar, OD The best myopia management intervention is meaningless if you can’t get your patients to follow...
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1.1KPractice ProfilesBuilding Trust Through Education: An ODs Approach to Myopia Management
June 16, 2025 By Caroline Kaufman, OD, IACMM My journey in optometry began over 30 years ago, with the last 20 years...