5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Ortho-k lenses have advanced with highly oxygen permeable materials and custom designs, enhancing patient outcomes and practitioner efficiency.

• 2

  Ortho-k effectively slows myopia progression by 40% to 60%, making it a preferred option for children needing daytime freedom from correction.

• 3

  Combination therapy with low-dose atropine has shown to be more effective than ortho-k alone for myopia control, especially in high-risk children.

• 4

  Future growth in ortho-k may include applications for hyperopia and presbyopia, with patient selection and expectation management being crucial.

• 5

  Artificial intelligence is being explored to improve ortho-k fitting efficiency, potentially standardizing outcomes across clinicians.