Optometry and Vision Science
New technique shows promise in restoring near vision without glasses
By middle age, most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) requiring bifocals or reading glasses. An emerging technique called hyperopic orthokeratology (OK) may provide a new alternative for restoring ...
Ophthalmology
Apr 01, 2013 |
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'OK' contact lenses work by flattening front of cornea, not the entire cornea
A contact lens technique called overnight orthokeratology (OK) brings rapid improvement in vision for nearsighted patients. Now a new study shows that OK treatment works mainly by flattening the front of the cornea, reports ...
Ophthalmology
Mar 04, 2013 |
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