Kosin Medical Journal

Review article

Prevention of myopia progression using orthokeratology: Stephanie Suzanne S. Garcia, Changzoo Kim; Kosin Med J. 2023;38(4):231-240. Published online December 26, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.23.141

Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: The prevalence of myopia in children and juveniles has increased significantly in Korea and worldwide; in particular, the rates of myopia and high myopia in East Asia have grown rapidly. Myopia is easily corrected with spectacles or contact lenses. However, as children grow and mature, myopia can progress irreversibly and lead to vision-threatening complications. Thus, the prevention of myopia progression is an essential treatment goal. Many treatment strategies are being employed, including atropine eyedrops, specialized glasses, and orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses. Ortho-K is an effective treatment in managing myopia progression by lowering the rate of increase in refractive error and axial length. In this article, we review Ortho-K as a treatment for myopia progression, its history, mechanism, treatment regimen, and safety profile.

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