118 ViewsOrthokeratology is the design and fitting of special gas-permeable contact lenses that gently transform the transparent front surface of the eye (cornea), so that you can see clearly, even after removing the lenses. Myopia (nearsightedness) is caused by the cornea being too stiff. Incoming Ortho-k, like LASIK, reshapes the…

68 ViewsAs the corneal reshaping effect is temporary, the risks involved are very slight. Additionally, you can stop wearing the lenses at any time, as long as you are prepared to wear glasses or contact lenses again when your myopia returns! Children and young adults who do not want to…