A good orthokeratology candidate is usually a patient who is a low to moderate myope. They either have progressing myopia, or they desire the freedom from daytime glasses or contact lenses. Typically, we see this …
How to Prescribe Orthokeratology to Match Patients’ and Practitioners’ Needs Read More »
Practitioners often wonder if they should incorporate OrthoK into their services. They ask: Is there a market for this? How do I capture patients and learn how to fit the lenses? From my experience, I …
When asked how to implement a successful and robust OrthoK program in an optometric practice, I advise colleagues that a timeline is the place to start. I suggest a three-month timeline. A deadline of 90 …
In our practice, we specialize in Ortho-K, and two aspects are critical to our success: 1) the use of fitting sets in the contact lenses we select for our patients and 2) specialized scheduling. We …
Achieving clinical success with orthokeratology requires clinical knowledge to meet the unique set of challenges that each patient presents. In addition, you need a comprehensive set of diagnostic tools and the best lens designs available …
Orthokeratology uses gas permeable (GP) lenses to reshape the cornea, primarily for myopic correction. This technology has traditionally benefited adults looking to shed corrective lenses during the day. Increasingly, OrthoK is recognized as an effective …
Complications with OrthoK and How to Clinically Address Them Read More »
Presenting OrthoK to patients and parents can be an uphill climb. You often need to communicate the very concept of OrthoK, describe the process it entails, set expectations, and establish its overall value. Those are …
Patients Say ‘Yes’ When You Overcome Their OrthoK Misconceptions Read More »
I am often asked by fellow doctors how I explain OrthoK to my patients. I use simple, easy- to-understand terms. OrthoK is by far the most enjoyable part of my busy practice, and I believe …
