| Date: |
9/9/2004 3:24:39 PM
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| Doctor: |
Don Williamson |
| Question: |
I am an everyday contact lenses wearer. My prescription is not that bad at sits at around -2.00 in one eye and -1.75 in the other, I am near sighted and 17 years of age. I recently came across a procedure known as Orthokeratology. I was wondering what the chances are of this procedure actually working as I hear you have a 50/50 chance, but just the vision of being lenses free during the day makes me want to seek out further advice on this procedure as contacts and glasses often get in the way of sports and my everyday activities. I have also heard that this procedure can become permanent and the need to wear any lenses is eliminated. Is this a fact? Or do they only slow the regression of the eye if that?
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| Answer: |
Othokeratology is a great procedure. A corneal map is required to determine your suitability for the procedure, however it is unusual to not be a candidate. In your prescription range success in our office is much closer to 100%. I have no cases where it has been permanent but we have had several cases where the presciption has stabilized very nicely. We have many patients who only wear their retainer lenses every other night. If you have other questions please ask.
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