ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ORTHO-K CONTACT LENSES

As an optimal method to improve vision trusted by millions of people, let’s learn about the advantages and disadvantages of OrthoK with Minh Anh Eye Clinic!

🔰 Advantages:

• Treatment of refractive error without surgery.
• This is a temporary, non-invasive treatment that does not affect the natural structures of the eye. You just need to stop wearing ortho-k after a certain time, the eyes will return to their original state.
• Safe method for children, approved by FDA
• Limit progression of myopia. 

 🔰 Disadvantages:

• It takes time to practice wearing, remove contact lenses and adapt it
• Eyes will need time to respond slowly and stabilize after 2-4 weeks of wearing it
• If the contact lenses are not used properly and hygiene is not guaranteed, it can increase the risk of eye infections