Open AccessRESHAPING TORIC CORNEAS WITH ORTHOKERATOLOGY
Author(s) -
Fakhruddin Barodawala
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of contact lens research and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2561-3103
DOI - 10.22374/jclrs.v6i1.49
Subject(s) - orthokeratology , astigmatism , cornea , lens (geology) , corneal topography , optometry , refractive error , flattening , optics , ophthalmology , medicine , materials science , visual acuity , physics , composite material
The use of specially designed reverse geometry lenses, known as orthokeratology (ortho-K) lenses, has gained popularity recently. There are various names to this technique: corneal reshaping therapy, corneal refractive therapy, overnight corneal reshaping, corneal molding system, Vision Shaping Treatment, and many more. The advantage of applying this technique is that it results in a temporary reduction of the refractive error by flattening the central cornea with overnight wear of the specially designed lens. Ortho-K lenses are also widely used as a modality for slowing myopia progression in children. With advances in technology and lens design, high refractive errors and astigmatism are now possible to correct. This case presentation summarizes a successful fitting of toric ortho-K lenses to reshape a toric cornea with highmyopia and astigmatism.