Can orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses restore vision?
Disease description:
My child was diagnosed with myopia in junior high school, and his myopia has progressively worsened over the past two years. We recently fitted him with orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses—could you please clarify whether these lenses can truly restore vision?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lijuan
Hello, orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses are generally recommended for children with myopia up to −5.00 diopters. For higher refractive errors, Ortho-K may not provide effective correction and could potentially cause adverse effects—such as irreversible corneal damage. We recommend practicing proper eye hygiene and avoiding Ortho-K lens wear. I hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
