An assessment of consecutively presenting orthokeratology patients in a Hong Kong based private practice

Abstract

The majority of the patients interviewed were children who reported being 'happy with the results of the treatment'. Night wear is the main wearing modality and in view of the increased risk of complications in overnight wear and the fact that a large number of the patients are children, the need for strict compliance with the practitioner's instructions for lens use and care cannot be overemphasised. With careful monitoring and good compliance, complications with overnight ortho-k wear can be minimised. In view of the high incidence of lens binding, it is essential that patients and parents of young patients know the correct method to free a bound lens.