Orthokeratology : Compendium of latest research

Othokeratology research continues to gain momentum, especially in the area of myopia control (slowing down the progression of short-sightedness in children). In this compendium you will find the key independent scientific studies into Orthokeratology (Overnight Vision Correction (OVC)) from around the world dating back to the original FDA approval in 2004.

Slowing Down Myopia With Contact Lenses – A report on current myopia progression control developments with contact lenses.

31 December 2010

Jeffrey J. Walline & Eef van der Worp, two leading researchers and practitioners in the field of controlling short-sightedness review the evidence available from various clinical studies which have assessed how effective Overnight Vision Correction (OVC) is in slowing down or halting the progression... Read More

CRAYON Study: Corneal Reshaping and Yearly Observation of Nearsightedness

31 December 2010

This US study compared 28 short-sighted children aged 8 to 11 who had undergone Overnight Vision Correction (OVC) treatment and subsequently worn overnight ortho-k corrective contact lenses for two years against an equivalent group wearing conventional soft contact lenses. Read More

Orthokeratology for Controlling Myopia: Clinical Experiences

31 May 2010

After reading the outcomes of the LORIC, CRAYON and SMART studies, two US opticians then undertook their own investigation into whether Overnight Vision Correction (OVC) can slow down or halt the further development of short-sightedness once patients are fitted with overnight ortho-k corrective... Read More

Orthokeratology and Its Effects on Children

31 January 2010

This short US paper reviews the evidence of clinical trials conducted to date where short-sighted children have undergone Overnight Vision Correction (OVC) treatment and tries to draw conclusions on the effectiveness of the treatment in slowing down or halting the further development of... Read More