All about ortho-k lenses - my daughter's myopia journey
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Hi, can someone furbish me with more info about overnight lenses for children? Is it safe for children as wearing contact lenses can cause eye infection if proper care is not taken note of. My P6 girl told me 2 of her classmates wear them to sleep & they don’t need to wear their spectacles in the morning. This brand of contact lenses originates from UK, it’s called iGo. It’s good & effective in correcting myopia in children. So far have not heard of this kind of contact lenses from any medical magazines or from the newspaper. Please can anyone advise? Thanx!
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are you referring to Ortho-K lens? the discussion thread is : http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=13480&hilit=ortho
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my son just started orthok lens one month trial last Friday with Optic Point… the one month trial costs $500.
the senior optometrist seems very steady and experienced, I am quite comfortable with him.
I am confirming the price with him again cos last week i was so desperate to get the orthok lens for my son (my son power double in less than half year!) that I did not really note down other price list… -
just to update
Optic point@Shaw center
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- price range: $1950 for 1st year
- subsequent follow-up $350 ($360 can’t remember) every year
- replacement lens: just increased to $950/pair
- provide free lens cleaning once every two months.
- 1 month trial: $500
My son is on 1 month trial but I am not sure whether to change provider cos the optometrist did not response to my sms during his off day when I accidentally used the rubber stick to suck my son’s eye (didn’t know that the lens dislocate) and results he has double vision and pain… i got to call back the optical shop to check with the optometrist on duty… -
Seriously considering Ortho-k for my dd. Searched through the net and found some cases of infection and/or cornea damage but mostly happened during 2004 and 2006. My daugther is also scared of putting the lens on. I don’t wear contact lens, so not sure how difficult it is.
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Thanx! hsm
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Just to share my experience. My children have used it for two years.
One child started with degree at 300 and is still at 300.
The other child started with degree at 275 and is now 400.
There are no better alternatives to control myopia in my opinion. Before I decided, I had consulted a few opthamologists - one even charged $300+, think he felt I asked too many questions. Only one said that there was no harm trying and to go to a reputable one.
Cleaning is important, bring it for checking at least every two months even if they didn’t ask you. I learnt my lesson. -
Talked to an optometrist in HPB. He did not recommend ortho-k lens for the following reasons:
- risk of infection
- risk of cornea damage - cut by the hard lens if the child rubs his/her eyes during sleep
- some have clear vision till night but some start to have blurred vision in the early afternoon
now :? -
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Did any of the ophthalmologists you visited recommend atropine eye drop?Just to share my experience. My children have used it for two years.
One child started with degree at 300 and is still at 300.
The other child started with degree at 275 and is now 400.
There are no better alternatives to control myopia in my opinion. Before I decided, I had consulted a few opthamologists - one even charged $300+, think he felt I asked too many questions. Only one said that there was no harm trying and to go to a reputable one.
Cleaning is important, bring it for checking at least every two months even if they didn't ask you. I learnt my lesson. -
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I was thinking of trying ortho-k lens as some of my friends said it worked for their kids but after reading your comments, it is making me think twice. Did the optometrist give any success stories and how we can try to avoid the problems you mentioned?Talked to an optometrist in HPB. He did not recommend ortho-k lens for the following reasons:
- risk of infection
- risk of cornea damage - cut by the hard lens if the child rubs his/her eyes during sleep
- some have clear vision till night but some start to have blurred vision in the early afternoon
now :?
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