When the Children’s Overnight Orthokeratology Investigation (COOKI) pilot research released its findings in 2004, it was the first time that orthokeratology lenses were used to manage myopia. The Longitudinal Orthokeratology Research in Children (LORIC) research was published in 2005, and it was followed by the publication of the LORIC study. According to the findings of both trials, orthokeratology lenses were helpful in reducing juvenile myopia.
The following are the results of recent clinical trials that have shown that orthokeratology lenses may help to prevent the development of myopia:
- Stabilizing Myopia by Accelerated Reshaping Technique (SMART)
In a five-year study that started in 2009, researchers looked at the effect of orthokeratology lenses on the development of myopia in 138 youngsters. The research project began in 2009. On average, the children who were fitted with orthokeratology lenses progressed by 0 degrees over a one-year period, as compared to the children who were not fitted with orthokeratology Singapore lenses, who progressed by an average of 50 degrees over the same period.
- Corneal Reshaping and Yearly Observation of Myopia (CRAYON)
A two-year study discovered that children who were fitted with orthokeratology lenses experienced significantly fewer yearly adjustments in axial length and vitreous chamber depth than patients who were fitted with soft contact lenses during the period of study. The findings were published in the journal Optometry.
In light of these clinical studies, the Eagle Eye Centre created the Eagle Myopia Control Program Using Myopia Corrective Contact Lenses (EMCP LENS) for children between the ages of 7 and 12 years old, which is now available nationwide.
In all, appointments are needed for this program: 9 consultations to the optometrist and three doctor’s visits for the purpose of monitoring eye health, for a total of 12 appointments. Because corneal moulding is most successful when it is done overnight, the child should wear his or her contact lenses for at least 8 hours every night in order to get the most remarkable potential outcomes from the procedure. Taking the lens out first thing in the morning is advised, and the effect of corneal molding will temporarily allow the child to see without the need for optical equipment for the rest of the day. When using myopia corrective contact lenses at nighttime on a routine basis, this effect may be sustained, although the length of time it takes for the myopia to be adjusted varies from child to child.
Reduced oxygenation of the cornea, corneal discoloration, and corneal abrasion is the most common adverse effects seen by contact lens users. These are usually only temporary if the contact lenses are removed as soon as feasible and with the assistance of a trained professional. It is also possible to prevent them by conducting regular lens cleaning and maintenance on your lenses. In rare instances, corneal scarring and visual impairment may result as a result of a corneal graft procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to return for assessments with our optometrist and ophthalmologist on a frequent basis during the program, which will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.