Science & Research
Long-Term Ortho-K Outcomes: What 20 Years of Data Tell Us
Twenty years of data confirm ortho-k provides sustained myopia control with excellent safety and high patient satisfaction throughout treatment.
February 21, 20269 min read
Research, studies & clinical evidence
Science & Research
Peer-reviewed research, clinical studies, and the science behind orthokeratology and myopia control. Written for curious patients and eye care professionals.
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Evidence-based content
11 articles
Science & Research
Screen Time, Near Work, and Myopia: What Every Parent Should Know
Screen time and near work are major drivers of childhood myopia. Learn practical strategies to protect your child's vision alongside ortho-k treatment.
February 1, 20269 min read
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FDA Approval and Safety Standards for Orthokeratology Lenses
FDA approval means ortho-k lenses have undergone rigorous safety testing. Learn about the approval process and how it protects your family.
January 5, 20269 min read
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Understanding Peripheral Defocus: Why Ortho-K Works Better Than Glasses for Myopia Control
Peripheral defocus theory explains why glasses actually encourage myopia progression while ortho-k sends stop signals to slow eye growth.
December 9, 20258 min read
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History of Orthokeratology: From 1960s PMMA to Modern Myopia Control
The fascinating 60-year journey of orthokeratology from accidental discovery to the most advanced myopia control technology available today.
November 11, 20259 min read
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Axial Length: The Most Important Number in Myopia Control
Axial length measurement is the most reliable way to track myopia progression and treatment effectiveness in children undergoing ortho-k therapy.
October 15, 20259 min read
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What Is Corneal Topography and Why It Matters for Ortho-K Fitting
Corneal topography creates a detailed map of your eye's surface, guiding the precise design of your custom ortho-k lenses for optimal results.
September 18, 20259 min read
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Can Outdoor Time Really Prevent Myopia? What the Research Says
Research shows outdoor time significantly reduces myopia risk in children. Learn how much time is needed and how to combine it with ortho-k for maximum protection.
August 22, 20258 min read
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20+ Years of Safety Data: The Ortho-K Track Record
Examining two decades of ortho-k safety data shows complication rates comparable to or lower than soft contact lenses when proper protocols are followed.
July 26, 20258 min read
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ROMIO, LORIC, and Beyond: Key Ortho-K Clinical Studies
A comprehensive review of the landmark clinical studies that prove orthokeratology effectively slows myopia progression in children.
June 29, 20259 min read
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How Ortho-K Slows Myopia: The Science Explained
Discover the science behind how ortho-k lenses reshape the cornea overnight to slow myopia progression in children through peripheral myopic defocus.
June 2, 20258 min read