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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
by Doctor Ben
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