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Ortho-k for myopia control.

Ortho-k has shown robust myopia control efficacy for children with low, moderate and high myopia, and myopia in the presence of moderate-to-high astigmatism. It is the only treatment which slows growth in the more myopic eye of those with monocular and anisometropic myopia. New research indicates that the efficacy of ortho-k can be boosted in the short-term by combination with 0.01% atropine, or by altering treatment zone size. Ortho-k requires practitioner training, topographical equipment and close patient care to fit successfully. 

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Optimizing safety in orthokeratologyOrtho-kOptimizing safety in orthokeratologyOptimizing safety in orthokeratology is crucial for successful patient outcomes. Learn about compliance challenges and how to manage them.Read full article Who are ideal candidates for orthokeratology?Ortho-kWho are ideal candidates for orthokeratology?The most important step in successful orthokeratology fitting starts with identifying suitable candidates. Learn how in this article.Read full article What topography data do I need to fit orthokeratology lenses?Ortho-kWhat topography data do I need to fit orthokeratology lenses?Orthokeratology fitting to children is increasing due to its evidence for myopia control. Learn what data inputs are needed for lens design.Read full article Beyond the basics: sustaining ortho-k success over the long termOrtho-kClinical communicationBeyond the basics: sustaining ortho-k success over the long termThis article takes a look at the challenges that arise during the longer-term phase of ortho-k care and how to combat them.Read full article ARVO2026 Recap #1 – What's new in contact lens myopia control?Soft contact lensesOrtho-kARVO2026 Recap #1 – What's new in contact lens myopia control?The first recap from ARVO 2026 covers the latest evidence on soft contact lenses and orthokeratology for myopia control, including long-term and real-world data.Read full article The Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia management – Q&A with Tacy SongOrtho-kThe Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia management – Q&A with Tacy SongWe speak to Tacy Song about impact of the Joint Position Statement on contact lenses for myopia control in the Asia-Pacific regionRead full article Seasonal efficacy variation in ortho-k and defocus spectaclesClinical communicationSeasonal efficacy variation in ortho-k and defocus spectaclesStudy finds winter doubles axial elongation versus summer in children using ortho-k or atropine with defocus spectacles.Read full article Understanding the current evidence for myopia control methodsAxial lengthUnderstanding the current evidence for myopia control methodsA 2026 overview of research on childhood myopia control, including optical, pharmacological and behavioural approaches shown to slow eye growth.Read full article Back to ortho-k basics: from hesitation to confident recommendationOrtho-kBack to ortho-k basics: from hesitation to confident recommendationThis article provides a practical approach to ortho-k, from treatment selection to patient communication.Read full article DIMS plus atropine vs ortho-k for myopia controlAxial lengthDIMS plus atropine vs ortho-k for myopia controlA one-year real-world study found DIMS spectacles with 0.01% atropine produced marginally less axial elongation than ortho-k in children with myopia.Read full article Dropout rates among optical interventions for myopia control: a systematic review Soft contact lensesOrtho-kDropout rates among optical interventions for myopia control: a systematic review This systematic review compares dropout rates across spectacle, soft contact lens, and ortho-k interventions in paediatric myopia control clinical trials.Read full article  Managing moderate to high astigmatic myopia in kids with spherical vs toric orthokeratology Myopia control efficacy Managing moderate to high astigmatic myopia in kids with spherical vs toric orthokeratology Toric ortho-k lenses showed better unaided acuity and greater axial length control than spherical lenses in adolescents with moderate to high astigmatic myopia.Read full article Repeated low-level red light and ortho-k combined: first European dataLight therapiesRepeated low-level red light and ortho-k combined: first European dataCombining RLRL with ortho-k slowed eye growth by 0.23 mm in Spanish children, with 80% showing axial shortening after 12 months.Read full article The impact of rebound in myopia controlAxial lengthThe impact of rebound in myopia controlRebound can be miscalculated in myopia control. This review explains the correct approach and finds minimal rebound for optical treatments, but more for pharmacological ones.Read full article Comparing the rebound effects of myopia control interventionsSoft contact lensesComparing the rebound effects of myopia control interventionsThis review compared rebound effects among different myopia control treatments, finding less rebound with optical options than atropine or light therapies.Read full article Orthokeratology with smaller BOZD reduces axial length growthMyopia control efficacyOrthokeratology with smaller BOZD reduces axial length growthOrthokeratology lenses with smaller BOZD offer greater myopia control by reducing axial elongation and treatment zone dimensions.Read full article Optimizing myopia management – Insights from APMMS China Connect 2025Soft contact lensesOptimizing myopia management – Insights from APMMS China Connect 2025Read insights from the Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium China Connect 2025. Read full article Orthokeratology rated best for active myopesOrtho-kOrthokeratology rated best for active myopesOrthokeratology was rated highest for active lifestyles by myopic children and adults, while parents favoured contact lenses over spectacles.Read full article The Menicon BCLA 2025 Showcase: orthokeratology, ocular health and efficacyPathology and eye healthThe Menicon BCLA 2025 Showcase: orthokeratology, ocular health and efficacyMenicon presented key abstracts on ortho-k and ocular health at British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Clinical Conference and Exhibition.Read full article Should kids wear both myopia control glasses and contact lenses? Myopia control efficacyShould kids wear both myopia control glasses and contact lenses? Should children wear both myopia control soft contact lenses and glasses? What we know, what we don’t, and how to make a sensible clinical decision.Read full article Greater defocus volume linked to slower axial growth in ortho-kOrtho-kGreater defocus volume linked to slower axial growth in ortho-k Volumetric myopic defocus dosage after ortho-k predicts axial elongation, with smaller BOZD lenses inducing greater defocus and less eye growth. Read full article OK Lenses show superior myopia control for higher myopiaOrtho-kAxial lengthOK Lenses show superior myopia control for higher myopiaOrthokeratology outperformed DIMS lenses in slowing myopia progression, especially for moderate to high myopia, over a one-year period.Read full article A real-world comparison: ortho-k v. myopia control spectacles in ChinaOrtho-kA real-world comparison: ortho-k v. myopia control spectacles in ChinaOrthokeratology and myopia control spectacles showed similar one-year effectiveness in managing childhood myopia in a real-world setting.Read full article How HAL and OK Lenses Compare Over Two YearsAxial lengthOrtho-kHow HAL and OK Lenses Compare Over Two YearsHAL lenses were 0.06mm more effective in younger children, especially those with low (up to 3D) myopia; while OK lenses were more effective over two years for moderate (3-6D) myopia in younger and older children. Read full article A review of high myopia complications and control strategiesAxial lengthSpectaclesA review of high myopia complications and control strategiesThis review found that 0.5% and 1% atropine along with ortho-k controlled high myopia progression effectively. Read full article Combining forces: the latest on combination treatments in myopia managementCombination treatmentCombining forces: the latest on combination treatments in myopia managementCombination therapy in myopia shows promise, with some approaches well-supported and others still under study.Read full article Combining orthokeratology and spectacles for kids and teens with high myopiaHigh myopiaCombining orthokeratology and spectacles for kids and teens with high myopiaOrthokeratology with daytime spectacles provides effective myopia control, maintaining peripheral myopic defocus and reducing progression.Read full article Does combining 0.05% atropine have an add-on effect with ortho-k?Myopia control efficacyDoes combining 0.05% atropine have an add-on effect with ortho-k?Adding 0.05% atropine to ortho-k slows myopia progression in fast progressors, especially in early months.Read full article Improved axial control with HALs in anisometropic childrenMyopia control efficacyImproved axial control with HALs in anisometropic childrenUsing HAL lenses binocularly slowed axial elongation in both eyes of anisometropic children and reduced new myopia onset in the non-myopic eye.Read full article The Menicon IMC 2024 showcase: ortho-k efficacy, safety and ocular changesOrtho-kThe Menicon IMC 2024 showcase: ortho-k efficacy, safety and ocular changesWe summarise 8 abstracts presented by Menicon at the 2024 International Myopia Conference on the latest updates on ortho-k. 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