Night time contact lenses (Ortho-k), have been proven to slow down the progression of myopia in growing children, but I hear that there is very little research to back this. Do you have any research we can read up to learn more about Ortho k?

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There are many studies that have been published in the medical literature proving the efficacy of Orthok in controlling myopia progression. This is a huge area of interest in recent years and there will be many more studies that will be published in time to come. This website http://www.myopiaprevention.org/references_orthokeratology.html compiles quite an extensive list of studies that have been published. You can click on the links and read the full version and/or abstract of each study.

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Yeah I've read that Ortho K lenses are like braces for the eyes, improving eye sight quality. Like braces for the teeth, they are lenses that push and mould your cornea as you sleep. Here is a centre in Singapore who does this procedure. http://tituseyecare.com/services/orthokeratology/