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    Orthokeratology Effects on Myopia Progression

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022
    External/Anterior Segment, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus

    In this presentation from Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022, Dr. Deborah VanderVeen provides an overview of orthokeratology (ortho-k) for preventing myopia progression in children. Topics include the following:

    • history of ortho-k lenses
    • design and mechanism of action
    • potential complications
    • candidates for treatment
    • quality of life with ortho-k versus spectacles