All about ortho-k lenses - my daughter's myopia journey

[try]

Most of the opthamologists except one recommended atropine eye drops. But u have to weigh the pros and cons becoz children will be xtra sensitive to glare ( bad if your child is involved in outdoor sports) and that if its stopped(according to one parent), the degrees will increase drastically.


orthok is suitable if u feel your child is mature and can be responsible(double check by going for checkups bimonthly). I am no expert but just sharing my experience

[8228]

happy2bemummy:

8228:

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 :?

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?

I am considering ortho-k or atropine eye drop for my kids but both have its pros and cons. So, not sure which is better. :?

For ortho-k:
- parents can help clean the lens to reduce the risk of infection. I guess nobody could 100% eliminate this risk.
- but how to ensure the kid not to rub the eyes during sleep??
- for the start, need to monitor the eye sight throughout the day to ensure the kid has clear vision, otherwise glasses may still be needed for the later part of the day.

For atropine eye drop
- I guess most ophthamologists and optometrists would recommend this rather than ortho-k but nobody knows the long term effect as it is still under research.

The following article talks about myopia control using different method:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/myopia.htm

[8228]

try:

Most of the opthamologists except one recommended atropine eye drops. But u have to weigh the pros and cons becoz children will be xtra sensitive to glare ( bad if your child is involved in outdoor sports) and that if its stopped(according to one parent), the degrees will increase drastically.


orthok is suitable if u feel your child is mature and can be responsible(double check by going for checkups bimonthly). I am no expert but just sharing my experience

the degree will increase drastically after stopped using the eye drop ?! :shock:

[Busymom]

osakachan:

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...

Maybe before you use the rubber suction stick, you can check if the lens is in the middle of the eye by lifting up the upper eyelid. You should be able to see the coloured edge of the lens above the pupil.

[Busymom]

8228:

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 :?

1 and 2 seems to be the standard line of HPB and some other eye doctors. :roll: On 3, I haven't heard that from anyone so far.

[Busymom]

try:

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.

Mind if I ask what do you think is the reason for one of your child's degree to go from 275 to 400?

[try]

I had told the Ortho-K practitioner every month that my child had been squinting for more than 6 months but they said that everything was alright and that squinting was my child’s bad habit. Then, when I queried why there were two increases of 50 and 75 degrees after only one month(I had increased the frequency of checking although they had recommended every three months because my gut feeling told me that something was not right), they told me it was because my child’s lens were dirty etc etc.


To me, those were excuses. I changed two ortho-k practitioners in the same company(supposedly one of the recommended ones which one opthamologist said that if I wanted to go for ortho-k, she would rather that I go for this particular one).

In short, I felt that they did not take my words seriously enough or they are not good enough to detect my child’s "special case?". They kept reassuring me that according to their tests, everything was alright even after I told them that I sought a second opinion from a opthamologist about the squinting who told me that something is not right when a child squints.

[Busymom]

try:

I had told the Ortho-K practitioner every month that my child had been squinting for more than 6 months but they said that everything was alright and that squinting was my child's bad habit. Then, when I queried why there were two increases of 50 and 75 degrees after only one month(I had increased the frequency of checking although they had recommended every three months because my gut feeling told me that something was not right), they told me it was because my child's lens were dirty etc etc.


To me, those were excuses. I changed two ortho-k practitioners in the same company(supposedly one of the recommended ones which one opthamologist said that if I wanted to go for ortho-k, she would rather that I go for this particular one).

In short, I felt that they did not take my words seriously enough or they are not good enough to detect my child's \"special case?\". They kept reassuring me that according to their tests, everything was alright even after I told them that I sought a second opinion from a opthamologist about the squinting who told me that something is not right when a child squints.

In the end, was it a case of dirty lenses or the fit of the lenses that was not right for your child? I presume the issue is resolved now?

[Marylampsg]

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[thatsmygirl]

the last i’ve heard optic point at shaw centre closed down already. they have moved to international building. their contact number: 6737 8888. hope that helps.