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Corneal modification through orthokeratology [PDF]
, 1986 This paper contains a review of the literature covering history, techniques, patient selection, mode of orthokeratology, current studies of the procedure, and complication of orthokeratology.
Bowen, Craig E
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Changes in Diadenosine Polyphosphates during Alignment-Fit and Orthokeratology Rigid Gas Permeable
, 2012 En O.A. en la web del editorPurpose.: To evaluate the levels of dinucleotides diadenosine tetraphosphate (Ap4A) and diadenosine pentaphosphate (Ap5A) in tears of patients wearing rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses on a daily wear basis and of ...
González Méijome, José Manuel +2 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Myopia is an increasingly important public health concern worldwide, particularly among young adults. While previous research has applied machine learning techniques to identify myopia‐related risk factors, evidence based on traditional statistical models using the same datasets remains limited. This study aimed to estimate
Tajin Ahmed Jisa +6 more
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Spectacles and orthokeratology lenses as non‑operative management in myopia: a brief review [PDF]
, 2022 Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition caused by inaccurate light rays being perceived on the retina. It is caused by elongation of the eyeball and increased curvature of the cornea.
Mudassir, Hikmatul Inayah; Medical Youth Research Club, Medical Faculty, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia +6 more
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Changes in the intraocular pressure value, when wearing orthokeratology lenses
, 2009 Introduction: Quite new on the Swedish market are orthokeratology lenses, used for both correction and myopia control. At the moment there are 22 practitioners in Sweden fitting orthokeratology lenses and 5 of those stands for 75 % of all fittings ...
Nilsson, Emelie
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Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate whether early changes in choroidal thickness predict long‐term treatment response to peripheral defocus spectacles in premyopic children with insufficient hyperopic reserve. Methods Two hundred children aged 6–8 years with cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction +0.25 to +0.75 diopters (D) and annual hyperopic ...
Qian Wang +3 more
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Corneal thickness changes before and after orthokeratology.
, 2018 Corneal thickness changes before and after orthokeratology.
Wook Kyum Kim (3921713) +4 more
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Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low‐dose atropine in slowing myopic progression in children with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and myopia. Methods Retrospective study of children with IRDs, comparing myopia progression between those who received atropine drops and those who did not was conducted.
Rotem Azmon +8 more
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Eye &ENT Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 11-28, March 2026.ABSTRACT Myopia is a rapidly growing global health challenge, affecting 1.9 billion people and projected to reach 4.9 billion by 2050, with high myopia and its sight‐threatening complications such as maculopathy, retinal detachment, and glaucoma increasing disproportionately.
Victor Opoku‐Yamoah +2 more
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Effects of orthokeratology on central corneal thickness [PDF]
, 1998 Orthokeratology is the elimination, reduction, or change of myopic refractive error by programmed application of contact lenses. Accelerated ortho-k is a safe and effective alternative to refractive surgery, particularly for myopia of 3 D or less.
Goergen, Jeff M, Karaim, Scott
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