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

[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.

[Chloe08]

To the parents who concern and wanted to know more about ortho k lens, strongly recommend below optometrist:


Brian Chung
aerov.com.sg

I have two P2 boys , twins are on ortho k lens now but was not done by Brian Chung because i didnt know him much earlier.
Below was my review for Brian Chung:

"Want to thank Brian for following up closely on my two boys’ ortho k lens progress even though we are not his customers. He is a very caring, patience , passionate and professional optometrist. He clarified on the questions and doubts that we, parents had. He is very concern about my boys’ eyes progress and gave us assurance. He also provide solutions on the ortho k lens’ issues that my boys’ are facing and put it in the reports and emailed to me.

Few months ago, one of my boys had eyelid blocked gland (Chalazion), visited our own optometrist and eye specialist twice but the lump was still there and no proper advice given. Thank God that Brian contacted me again, reminded me to take my boys for eyes’ review and to my surprised, he even taught me the proper way on how to do warm compress. Now the lump is totally gone.

Feel kind of disappointed with our current optometrist which didn’t provide such good service to us and sometimes we were not properly updated on our boys’ eyes progress and health.

Brian, thank you once again. You treat the people with heart! Will not hesitate to recommend more friends who is in need. Keep it up !!!"

Please choose wisely which optometrist that you wanted to engaged, because once we paid the whole lump sum for the lens, we got to stick with the optometrist permenantly unless can get refund.

[pringles2512]

Hello all, I am new here to the forum!


I am a mother of 2 kids. My kids have been changing their glasses very frequent due to the increment in their degree. I am wondering if OrthoK lenses, these night lenses will help slow down my kids myopia progression.

Any clinics to recommend? Any parents out there can share with me your good/ bad experience?

Thank you :?: