Myopia management
Myopia is a condition of the eye that causes distant objects to appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it. Also called short-sightedness or near-sightedness, those with myopia are unable to see clearly in the distance and can see better up close than far away.
Treatments such as OK therapy may be required to correct blurred vision caused by myopia.
Treatments such as OK therapy may be required to correct blurred vision caused by myopia.
What is Myopia
Signs and Symptoms of Myopia
You may notice near-sightedness when a child complains about straining their eyes or if they squint. Children with myopia often have trouble reading the blackboard at school. Headaches, eye strain and eye fatigue are also common symptoms.
From 7 to 17 years myopia actively progresses. If there is no intervention during childhood, as a person ages, serious vision problems may develop.
From 7 to 17 years myopia actively progresses. If there is no intervention during childhood, as a person ages, serious vision problems may develop.
Causes of Myopia
Myopia is associated with more frequent use of electronic devices by children
Myopia is usually inherited. If one of your parents is nearsighted, the risk of developing this condition increases
Lack of time spent outdoors in the sun can increase your chances of developing myopia
Digital technology
Genetics
Environment
Orthokeratology (OK therapy) is an effective and safe method of vision correction and a method of inhibiting the progression of myopia, confirmed by many studies.
This is a clinical procedure based on the use of special rigid gas permeable contact lenses that temporarily change the shape of the cornea in order to reduce or eliminate refractive errors.
This is a clinical procedure based on the use of special rigid gas permeable contact lenses that temporarily change the shape of the cornea in order to reduce or eliminate refractive errors.
Orthokeratology (OK therapy)
Benefits of OK Therapy
Correction at any age, especially in childhood and teenage years
Good vision throughout the day without glasses or contact lenses
Reversibility: if the patient no longer wants to use the method, the cornea will gradually return to its original state
There are no risks associated with the therapy
Freedom to engage in sports and outdoor activities
The method is indispensable for intolerance to soft contact lenses due to dry eyes.
What you should know about Orthokeratology and Opto-K lenses
Orthokeratology is a non-surgical procedure that uses a contact lens to gently reshape the thin front surface of the eye (called the cornea) as you sleep. This procedure may eliminate the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses to correct vision.
No, the effect of it is completely reversible, and this is an advantage. We explain why: after night lenses, as well as after laser surgery, there is a halo effect - light is refracted differently in different parts of the cornea and because of this, a person sees worse at night. If this greatly interferes with the patient, you can stop wearing lenses, and vision will return to normal.
Yes, but not with daily contact lenses. For example, if you catch a cold, then it is better to put the night lenses in a container for a while and use glasses. If you decide to have laser surgery, you should stop wearing night lenses and wait until your vision returns to normal.
With myopia, far-sightedness and astigmatism, the shape of the eye is changed and night lenses compensate for these changes for a while. The tear film under the lens gently affects the cornea and corrects its shape - when you wake up and remove the lenses, you see well. The effect is usually enough for a day or more.
About a day, sometimes longer.
In all cases, you must strictly follow the instructions of your practitioner. Only they can determine whether you need to wear lenses every night or not.
No, they are not felt on the eyes. If you feel discomfort - this should not be so, consult your practitioner.
Yes, but not with daily contact lenses. For example, if you catch a cold, then it is better to put the night lenses in a container for a while and use glasses. If you decide to have laser surgery, you need to stop wearing night lenses and wait until your vision returns to normal.
Usually not less than 7-8 hours, but not more than 10-12 hours
Clean your lenses and put them in the case. If for whatever reason you are not going to wear the lenses for more than a week, pat them dry and store them in the case.
Lenses - once a year, container - every 3-4 months, storage solution - every day.
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