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What is Myopia?
Commonly known as nearsightedness, it is a condition where nearby objects appear clear while objects farther away appear blurred...
Why Treat Myopia?
Myopia may progress if untreated. This increases the individual’s risk factor for a number of eye conditions, including retinal detachments...
What Is Ortho-K For Myopia?
Ortho-K is a custom-fitted, breathable contact lens that is worn at night during sleep. It works by gently reshaping the...
Who Is At Risk?
Myopia can be a result of one's genetic predisposition and/or environmental factors. Children with myopic parents are at a significantly increased risk
Advantages of Ortho-K
Provides the clearest vision achievable as compared to glasses and daytime contacts since there is nothing in the way of the eye during the day
Has been shown to reduce myopia progression by 40% as opposed to alternative corrective methods such as glasses, contact lenses and LASIK, which do not reduce myopia progression
Is a great alternative to LASIK seeing as LASIK comes with a risk of corneal nerve damage and dry eyes
