Trade Lead Description:
Orthokeratology is,
The temporary reduction of myopia achieved by the programmed application of contact lenses to reshape the cornea.
Modern orthokeratology (ortho-k) achieves this using specially designed reverse geometry gas permeable [GP] ortho-k shaping lenses worn during sleep.
History of orthokeratology
Orthokeratology, or ortho-k fitting, has been employed since the early 1960s
In one form or another in the United States by George Jessen. In 1996, Dr. Tom Reim has developed 4 Curve Design ortho-k lens for more effective and safe. Now Lucid Korea has developed 5 Curve Design ortho-k lens for advanced orthokeratology.
Benefits for Ortho-K LK Lens
The alternative way of myopia management, not throughout surgery
Higher safety than surgery (PRK), Low critical side effect
Can be reversible after 3~4 weeks, discontinuing lens wear
Effective to reduce myopia at every age, especially juvenile
Can be controlled myopia progression as well as myopia reductio Posted from Korea, South - Pusan-gwangyoksi on 1 November, 2009
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