Is orthokeratology harmful?

In our daily life, at least two nearsighted people in ten people wear glasses, and many people also wear contact lenses. Let's talk about whether orthokeratology is harmful.

1. Case 1: Vision can be improved in a short time. Myopia diopter reduction effect is good, and glasses or contact lenses are not needed. Simple operation and convenient use.

2. Case 2: There is no risk, and other eye functions are not affected. It can inhibit the development of juvenile progressive myopia. It can meet the requirements of some special occupations (such as athletes, divers, pilots, actors, students, soldiers, etc.). ) For hyperopia.

3. Case 3: The early plastic mirror was made of PMMA, which was airtight and had poor physiological characteristics, and was limited to daily wear. Nowadays, there are three kinds of oxygen permeable materials to choose from, so it is feasible to wear them during the day or at night, depending on the specific situation of doctors and patients. Some doctors tend to let patients with high myopia wear them during the day to ensure safety.

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It can be seen that orthokeratology can correct vision and inhibit the development of myopia in adolescents, and it is harmless at present.