All orthokeratology Articles
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1.8KClinicalTreating Both Pediatric Dry Eye and Progressive Myopia
January 3, 2022 By Judith Flanagan, PhD, Brien Holden Vision Institute Reduced prevalence of dry eye in children, fewer subjective symptoms, and...
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3.4KResearch ReviewEfficacy, Predictability, and Safety of Long-Term Orthokeratology
December 15, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, FIACLE Researchers from Spain conducted a retrospective study to determine the long-term...
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2.3KBinocular VisionPrescribing Orthokeratology for Adult Patients
sponsored content December 15, 2021 By Andrew D. Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO Attracting adult orthokeratology patients simply starts by making them aware...
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1.7KLatest Myopia NewsTreehouse Eyes Partners with Johnson & Johnson Vision to Provide ACUVUE Abiliti
December 7, 2021 BOULDER, Colo. — Treehouse Eyes and Johnson & Johnson Vision have partnered to give patients access to ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight...
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2.3KResearch ReviewVision-Related Quality of Life with Myopia Management: A Review
December 1, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA This review aims to address how various myopia management treatments affect the...
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1.5KLatest Myopia NewsCooperVision Launches Myopia Student Leadership Opportunity
November 17, 2021 SAN RAMON, Calif. — To continue growing the field of myopia management, CooperVision launched the CooperVision Student Myopia Leadership Society during the...
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3.2KClinicalDangers of High Myopia
sponsored content November 15, 2021 By Craig Brawley, OD, FAAO; Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO; Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, FNAP; Pamela...
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1.9KLatest Myopia NewsEyes On Eyecare’s Virtual Event to Include Special Myopia Program
November 10, 2021 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Eyes On Eyecare is set to host a virtual event for eye care professionals, December...
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2.6KBinocular VisionMyopia Management in the Philippines: An International Perspective
November 1, 2021 By Carmen Abesamis-Dichoso, OD, MAT, FIACLE, FPCO, FAAO As it was then a novel idea, eye care practitioners and...
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2.8KClinicalMyopia Management Practice Protocols for OrthoK
sponsored content November 1, 2021 By Azinda Morrow, OD, FAAO Although OrthoK fitting can appear complex, breaking down the practice protocol into...
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4.8KBinocular VisionMy U.K. Experience with Myopia Management
November 1, 2021 By Nick Dash, BScHons (Bio), BScHons (Optom), MCOptom, Dip. SVA Myopia is more than diopters. It is more than...
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2.9KLatest Myopia NewsX-Cel Specialty Contacts Launches ‘Feed Your Mind’ REMLens Education
October 13, 2021 DULUTH, Ga. — X-Cel Specialty Contacts has launched a new educational program — “Feed Your Mind” — created to...
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3.7KClinicalGraduating Patients from Myopia Management
October 1, 2021 By Erin S. Tomiyama, OD, MS, and Kathryn Richdale, OD, PhD The ultimate choice of when to stop must...
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3.0KClinicalInnovation and Creativity Can Help Grow Myopia Management Practices
September 15, 2021 By Michael Dittman, OD; Dittman Eyecare, Butler, PA My associate doctors and I do our best to educate parents...
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3.1KClinicalThe CONTROL OrthoK Study
September 15, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA In prospective studies of low to moderate myopes, orthokeratology (OrthoK) lenses have...
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3.0KLatest Myopia NewsX-Cel and ABB to Host OrthoK Webinar
September 14, 2021 DULUTH, Ga. — X-Cel Specialty Contacts and ABB Optical Group are hosting a joint educational opportunity geared toward improving...
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2.6KBinocular VisionMeasuring Visual Quality When Prescribing Myopia Management Devices
September 1, 2021 By Dean Psarakis, B.Optom., Senior Research Optometrist, Brien Holden Vision Institute Understanding what is to be expected in terms...
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4.2KClinicalCall Them ‘Night Lenses’ Not Orthokeratology
August 16, 2021 By Tom Griffiths, Managing Director, Scotlens Call them “OrthoK” and it’s immediately a specialist lens. Call them a “night...
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4.9KClinicalPutting in the Work for Myopia Management Benefits Young Patients
August 16, 2021 By Katherine Schuetz, OD; RevolutionEYES and Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care, Carmel, IN As our profession learns to embrace...
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2.8KLatest Myopia NewsEuclid to Host Live OrthoK Discussion with Dr. Barry Eiden
August 12, 2021 Click here to watch the recording after Aug. 18, 2021. STERLING, Va. — Euclid Systems Corporation will host a...
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4.3KClinicalLong-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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5.8KClinicalSpectacle 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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1.9KLatest Myopia NewsVTI 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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3.5KClinicalStarting 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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4.9KClinicalX-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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3.8KClinicalWhat is Myopia Management?
July 1, 2021 By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA When I speak with colleagues about myopia care for children, it becomes...
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4.1KClinicalDoes 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...