Ortho-K in Myopia Control Recorded webinar
This lecture, presented by Nick Dash, will introduce the concept of myopia control therapy and will use Peer-Reviewed Research to highlight the relative successes and limitations of therapy using Ortho-K contact lenses comparing it to other methods.
Nick Dash will explain how Ortho-K is thought to control myopia development, the current body of research-based evidence and when is best to fit Ortho-K on children. The presentation will detail lens selection, fitting methodology and ongoing monitoring. Risks and benefits of children wearing lenses overnight will be discussed and strategies for communicating with the patient and their parents/guardians will be explained.
The following lectures from this series are also available:
Myopia Control: An evidence based approach
Soft Contact Lens Options in Myopia Control
CPD Points: 1
Visionstryt credits: 1
Expiry Date: 31/12/2023
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Optometrist (Communication, Contact Lenses, Standards of Practice)
Dispensing Optician (Communication, Standards of Practice, Contact Lenses)
Student Optometrist
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