Lady Gaga Contacts
Tag Archives: Florida
Ortho-K Teleconference 7/27/09 with Dr. Ben
ortho-k-teleconference-part1
ortho-k-teleconference-part2
ortho-k-teleconference-part3
January 21, 2010 - 5:54 am - Dr. Nelson, I have established a group for forward-thinking optometrists who are using social media to enhance their practice and patient care. I would love for you to join us and share your experiences: http://www.facebook.com/PeripheralVision?ref=ts Keep up the good work! Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD moderator, Peripheral Vision - Social Media and Optometry
August 10, 2009 - 11:40 am - Dr. Bonilla-Warford, Thanks for the comments. I try to stay abreast of the newer technologies and implement them the best I can. Ortho-k is a passion of mine and it is easy for me to get on a roll when I speak about it. My Orlando, Sanford, and Lake Mary based patients can now log on whenever they have time and hear a more detailed description of what orthokeratology is really about. I summarized most of the questions and answers I have on the subject from my 9 years of fitting ortho-k lenses. Thanks again, Dr. Ben Larson
August 10, 2009 - 11:34 am - Dr. Eger, Thanks for the kind comments. I try to convey the benefits of ortho-k in as unbiased a way that I can. I see orthokeratology as an alternative option for a patient to consider when they are making a decision on what is best for their lifestyle, personality, and visual needs.
August 10, 2009 - 10:35 am - Dr. Sukoenig, Thanks for the blog and visiting our website. I appreciate your interest in orthokeratology and I did have several video links on this website in the past from several news stations I have been interviewed on. If you search "ortho-k" or "orthokeratology", or "Dr. Ben Larson in Lake Mary, Orlando, or Sanford Florida on Fox News (2001 and 2008), Channel 6 News, or Channel 13 News you will find these informative videos on their websites. Thanks, Dr. Ben Larson
August 3, 2009 - 5:35 pm - I clicked a link to see an orthoK video and got this form. Where is the video?
August 3, 2009 - 4:16 pm - Very good communications,easy to understand,you use the correct materials (Boston Xo and material Randy Sakomoto represents),and don't come off as a pompous expert.Are you going to Phoenix convention? Jeff Eger ,O.D. F.I.O.S.
August 3, 2009 - 12:35 pm - Dr. Ben, Great job explaining the procedure and exceptions for ortho-k! What a great use of the new communication technologies to improve awareness. Do you do these teleconferences on a regular basis? Do you rotate by subject? Perhaps I'll look into this idea. Do you do seminars in your office as well? - Nate BW, OD
Ortho-K Studies
CLAMP
(Contact Lens And Myopia Progression)
This study had several goals. To evaluate the effect of rigid lenses on myopia progression in children. To determine the mechanism of effect if one exists. To examine the efficacy of rigid contact lenses for the treatment of myopia in young children. To compare vision and comfort issues between rigid and...
October 2, 2009 - 4:04 pm - Take a look at this website: www.lacrisert.com. I've had a lot of success with this dry eye treatment with my contact lens patients. Other options include Restasis, punctal plugs, and some lid/glandular treatments. Daily disposables are a nice option to mitigate protein deposition and wettability issues. If you give me the opportunity I will find a way to remedy your issues!
October 2, 2009 - 3:30 pm - Thanks for your response although it is not what I wanted to here. Like you I have moderate DES and that is why I tried ortho-K as I can only tolerate daily lenses for a few hours.
October 2, 2009 - 12:39 pm - Mr. McCracken, It sounds like your are having natural changes in your vision related to your age called presbyopia. On top of that you have a considerable amount of uncorrected astigmatism. Unfortunately, overnight ortho-k is not the best answer for you any longer. I do a lot of post LASIK orthokeratology fittings these days, and it is quite successful, but not in your case. Reverse-Geometry (ortho-k) lenses, which happen to be shaped like your post-surgical cornea, would be a much better option if designed for day-time wear in either a monovision system (dominant eye distance/non-dominant eye near) or distance in both eyes to correct the astigmatism so that standard reading glasses can be successfully worn over top. These options require a daily wear modality, but would provide exceptional vision.
October 1, 2009 - 12:16 pm - Hey Dr. Ben-I am a 37 year old post lasik (1998) patient that regressed and have been doing ortho k since October 2007. I did Paragon CRT sucessful for 1 year. Then suddenly after my 1 year check up and lens cleaning I began having eyestrain at the computer. In May 2009 switched to a doctor using the WAVE system. While slightly improved, I still have eyestrain upclose which fades each day I do not wear my lenses. I shoudl also note in time period of switching docs, I did not wear lenses for two months and my vision had actually improved from OD -.50-.50x103, OS -.75-.50X09 to OD 00 -.75X101 OS -.25x.75x85. Just curious in your experience with post lasik patients if they have experienced up close eye strain an improvement in their nearsigtedness? thanks
What’s New at AEC???
YOU ARE!
Part of the advantage of being ADVANCED is keeping ahead of the curve. In this ever-changing, ever-progressing field of Optometry, we want to keep you informed about all the latest and the greatest! This is why we have decided to expand our family to include you, in an online community- so we can keep...
July 9, 2009 - 2:15 pm - Miss Bassett, Thank you for the blog. Ortho-K may very well be an excellent option for you. It might work better to simply put you into a monovision ortho-k system where one eye is for distance (dominant eye) and the other is for the computer/reading, or we could discuss a multifocal ortho-k system where both eyes are "shaped" to allow for both eyes to see far, intermediate, and near. LASIK would be an option also, but it is best to exhaust all other options before a permanent surgery is performed. Ortho-K or traditional contacts would allow you to "test drive" what the laser can do for you also. Unfortunately multifocal LASIK is not an option. Multifocal intraocular implants are, but that procedure is best reserved for when you have significant, age-related cataracts that need extraction. Otherwise the risks often outweigh the benefits. I will be hosting a teleconference on ortho-k in a few weeks. Continue to check in for the exact date, or you could call to schedule a free consultation at 407-333-EYES(3937). Thanks again. Dr. Larson
July 9, 2009 - 1:27 pm - I've just learned about ortho-k lenses. I'm 74 years old, near sighted, use my eyes a lot for computer operations and am interested whether ortho-k might be a better solution than Lasik or glasses. I live in Tavares. Thank you for any information.
June 13, 2010 - 3:31 am Не могу сейчас поучаствовать в обсуждении - нет свободного времени. Вернусь - обязательно выскажу своё мнение.... ......
by Doctor Ben
no comments
add a comment link to this post email a friend