Orthokeratology is an established reversible non-surgical procedure that uses medical devices called contact lenses to temporarily reshape the curvature of the cornea. By wearing specially-designed contact lenses overnight, orthokeratology reshapes the cornea just enough to reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses during waking hours. This allows patients to enjoy clearer vision without dependence on spectacles or contact lenses. Orthokeratology utilizes rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, worn overnight while sleeping, that apply gentle pressure to reform the cornea into a temporarily improved shape. As the cornea returns to its original shape when the lenses are removed, no permanent changes are made to the eye’s structure or function.
Market Dynamics:
Global orthokeratology market growth is primarily driven by increasing prevalence of myopia and accuracy offered by orthokeratology procedures in vision correction. Benefits such as reversibility and non-invasiveness of orthokeratology as compared to refractive surgeries also drives the market growth. However, risks associated with improper fitting and usage of orthokeratology contact lenses can hamper the market growth. Ongoing R&D aimed at developing advanced ortho-k contact lenses and rising awareness about orthokeratology techniques can offer market growth opportunities.
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