[Promote sound development of domestic modern orthokeratology].
Introduced the history of orthokeratology briefly. Give a definition of modern orthokeratology. Evaluated the effects and safety of orthokeratology for the myopia reduction and myopia control based on the studies from authoritative units domestic and abroad. Compared to international advanced level, approached any misunderstanding from different angles in domestic utility, such as unrealistic spread in the early, commercial operate, overstate the danger, and problems of applicable groups, wearing method and period also be discussed. Furthermore indicated that the further development of new material, new individual design and wavefront aberration guided technology should improve visual quality of orthokeratology, should make more longer effect, more safety and more comfortable results. It could promote sound development of domestic modern orthokeratology then.
Xie
Pei-ying
PY
Peking University Optometry & Ophthalmology Center, Beijing 100083, China. xpy@b-d.ac.cn
D002681:China; D006801:Humans; D009216:Myopia / Q000628:therapy*; D054158:Orthokeratologic Procedures