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Orthokeratology review and update [PDF]

Australasian journal of optometry, The, 2006
Orthokeratology (OK) is a clinical technique that uses specially designed rigid contact lenses to reshape the cornea to temporarily reduce or eliminate refractive error. This article reviews the history of traditional daily-wear OK (1960s to 1980s) and discusses the reasons for the recent resurgence in interest in the new modality of overnight OK ...
Helen Swarbrick
exaly   +3 more sources

Efficacy and safety of low-concentration atropine combined with orthokeratology for children with myopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

BMC Ophthalmology
Background Myopia in children has become increasingly prevalent worldwide, resulting in greater medical expenditures and a higher prevalence of retinal complications associated with high myopia, thereby significantly impairing quality of life. The use of
Xue-Qian Zhang, Ming Chen, Xi Duan, Ya-Nan Shao, Le-Huan Chen, Shi-Yu Liu, Xiao-Xue Zhan   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of orthokeratology in myopia control during COVID-19 home confinement in Shanghai: a retrospective study [PDF]

BMC Ophthalmology
Background Myopia is a growing public health issue, with the COVID-19 pandemic potentially accelerating its progression due to home confinement and increased near work.
Xiaoyu Zhu, Li Ding, Linlin Du, Mengjun Zhu   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Cost-effectiveness of myopia-control spectacles and contact lenses for children and adolescents in Wales [PDF]

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Background Early intervention to slow childhood progression of myopia may improve quality of life and prevent future complications that burden individuals and healthcare systems. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of myopia-control spectacles and
Hayley Bennett, Andy Britton, David O’Sullivan, Francesca Lado   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Overnight orthokeratology [PDF]

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2020
Overnight orthokeratology lenses are approved in countries all over the world for the temporary reduction in myopia, and recently, one lens design has received regulatory approval for myopia control in Europe. The modern orthokeratology lens has a substantial history from its origins of attempting to flatten the corneal curvature with a spherical rigid
Mark A, Bullimore, Leah A, Johnson
openaire   +2 more sources

Changes of ocular biometric parameters in children with low to moderate myopia after wearing orthokeratology lenses [PDF]

Zhenduanxue lilun yu shijian, 2021
Objective: To observe the changes of ocular biometric parameters in childrenwith low to moderate myopia after wearing orthokeratology lenses. Methods: A total of 80 children with low to moderate myopia at the Ophthalmology Department of Ruijin Hospital ...
WU Yanlin, LIU Jiacheng, CHEN Yanwei, JIANG Siyu, HU Qiwei, LIAO Huaping, SUN Yue
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of retinal microvasculature and choriocapillaris in adolescent myopic patients with astigmatism undergoing orthokeratology

BMC Ophthalmology, 2022
Background To observe alterations of fundus microcirculation and retinal thickness in adolescent myopic patients with astigmatism after toric and spherical orthokeratology using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), to explore the effects of ...
Xiao-qin Wang, Ming Chen, Liu-zhi Zeng, Long-qian Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-term results of orthokeratology correction combined with 0.01 % atropine instilliations in children and adolescents with progressive myopia of various degrees

Российский офтальмологический журнал, 2023
Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness of control of myopia of various degrees in children and adolescents with the combined use of orthokeratology (OK) correction and ultralow-dose atropine instillations (0.01 %) over a long-term follow-up period (up to
T. Yu. Verzhanskaya
doaj   +1 more source

Orthokeratology in controlling myopia of children: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BMC Ophthalmology, 2023
Background Delaying the development and lowering the progression of myopia in children is the focus of current ophthalmology researches. We aimed to evaluate the role of orthokeratology in controlling myopia of children, to provide insights to the ...
Xue Li, Meiling Xu, Shanshan San, Lanzheng Bian, Hui Li   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors influencing axial elongation in myopic children using overnight orthokeratology

Scientific Reports, 2023
Several factors influence axial length in children with myopia treated using overnight orthokeratology. To identify these factors, this retrospective study collected axial length and corneal aberration data on 78 eyes before and 1-year after ...
Zhu Huang, Wei Zhao, Ying-zheng Mao, Shan Hu, Chi-Xin Du   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source