About Ortho-K lens
What is Ortho-K lens?
Ortho-K lens is also known as OK lens. (Short for OrthoKeratology). It is a specially designed rigid contact lens have high oxygen permeability. These types of lenses can reshape the cornea. That is, by changing the geometry of the cornea to its demanded shape. A way to help with high unaided visual acuity without having to do surgical operation. You would wear OK lens during the night while sleeping. The pressure from our eyelids while we sleep helps better reshape our cornea. The advantage of orthokeratology is that it can slow the rapid progression of myopia, to Prevent adolescents from developing from low myopia to high myopia. Thereby reducing the occurrence of complications such as retinal detachment and myopic macular degeneration sorts of complications.
What is the principle of Ortho-K lens?
Ophthalmologists have used this method to produce a reasonable correction method to use for the cornea to prevent and control myopia. Soft items will change shape with hard items. The cornea of our eyes is relatively soft. The ortho-K lens is stiffer than our cornea. In the process of wearing our lens, it will gradually change the shape of the cornea through physical methods. It is not painful. It will need more than one visit to find the right lens to fit correctly. This phenomenon is the principle of Orthokeratology lens.
What is the principle of Ortho-K lens?
The use of Ortho-K lens correctly will not cause special adverse effects, Of course, the premise of safety is that it is required to wear it under the premise of scientific and standardized use according to the Doctor's advice. It can achieve a very effective effect. It is especially beneficial for children for those who prefers to not wear glasses and prefer Ok lens, it has become a gold and safe standard for myopia management.
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