Orthokeratology, also referred to as ortho-k, is a noninvasive and nonsurgical process, during which specially designed contacts are fitted to a patient. This process temporarily reshapes the ...

Dublin, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Orthokeratology Lens Market Forecasts from 2023 to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.There is an increasing prevalence ...

The global orthokeratology lens market is projected to rise by $248m until 2028 at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.39%, said Technavio.

Orthokeratology involves wearing a specially designed rigid contact lens overnight. There’s good evidence it can help slow the progression of myopia. But like all treatments, there are risks, too.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, investigated visual performance in six subjects fitted with orthokeratology lenses. News News CME CME ...

Research on orthokeratology has revealed significant improvement in the ability of emmetropic middle-aged adults to read without glasses after wearing hyperopic orthokeratology lenses while sleeping.

Orthokeratology Lenses May Be Harmful in Children. Laurie Barclay, MD. March 03, 2004. March 3, 2004 -- Overnight wearing of orthokeratology contact lenses (OKL) to correct myopia may be harmful ...

This Future Market Insights (FMI) report examines the ‘Global Orthokeratology Contact LensMarket for the period 2013–2028. The primary objective of the report is to offer updates and information ...

SAN FRANCISCO--Children who wore contact lenses overnight as part of their orthokeratology regime developed corneal ulcers, resulting in corneal scarring and vision loss. According to a case study ...

Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ability to slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness).