Efficacy of Orthokeratology Lenses in Adults: A Literature Review
Maria Larasati Susyono1,2*, Daniel Atnil1,2, Andreas1, Made Astri Asvinia3
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of orthokeratology lenses in adults with the hopes of providing an alternative for those who seek a less invasive method for myopia control. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed on Science Direct, PubMed, Ophthalmology Advance, and Scientific Reports using the terms “Orthokeratology in Adults”, “Efficacy”, “Visual Acuity”, and “Complications” in various combinations. Results: From the study by Gifford et al., an efficacy index of 1.02 was found after 1 month of usage and an efficacy index of 0.96 after 6 and 12 months of usage. From the study by Lam et al, the efficacy index was 0.80 after 6 months of usage. From the study by Gispets, the efficacy index was 0.98 for children and 1.00 for adults. A study by Ren et al. only reported the preliminary result. Longer follow-ups at 6 months and 1 year are currently ongoing. The efficacy index between conventional (0.75 D) was 1.05 and the increased compression factor (1.75 D) was 0.91. The most common ones experienced were corneal staining, erosion, and infiltration. The most feared complication, MK, did not occur. Conclusion: Orthokeratology lenses are suitable for those who want a less invasive method. Orthokeratology is a less invasive and safe method of improving visual acuity with the most common complication being corneal staining.
Keywords
orthokeratology; myopia; efficacy index; visual acuity.
Cite This Article
Susyono, M. L., Atnil, D., Andreas., Asvinia, M. A. (2025). Efficacy of Orthokeratology Lenses in Adults: A Literature Review. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 2: Mar-Apr 2025, Pages 323-327 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Volume6-Issue2-Mar-Apr-No.861-323-327.pdf
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