More than 150 participants from 11 countries and regions Monday
participated in the first ever International Symposium on
Orthokeratology organized by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's
School of Optometry.
With the aim to present the current science and practice of
orthokeratology and to set the standard on related practice, the
event provided a forum for clinicians, practitioners, academics and
researchers to keep abreast of updated knowledge in this
discipline.
Leading optometry experts including Dr. Pauline Cho of
Polytechnic University's School of Optometry have presented their
views on pertinent issue related to orthokeratology at the
symposium.
When dealing with the importance of good compliance and
practices in orthokeratology, Dr. Pauline Cho said that while
wearing Ortho-K lenses have been clinically proven to control
myopia, the special lenses, like any other contact lenses, might
not be suitable for all, especially for those with tight eye lips,
high myopia or astigmatism.
Cho emphasized that good compliance is essential to ensure
safety of wearing Ortho-K contact lenses, and patients should seek
the treatment from those registered optometrists with specialized
training.
(Xinhua News Agency May 15, 2007)