What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child's eyesight?
- Written by Paul Gifford, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, UNSW
ShutterstockIf you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology.
Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ability to slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness).
Orthokeratology involves...
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