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Brazilian researchers seek to define effects of ortho-k.

Authors :
Guttman, Cheryl
Stillitano, lane G.
Source :
Ophthalmology Times. 9/15/2005, Vol. 30 Issue 18, p55-56. 2p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the finding of a research in Brazil about the effects of orthokeratology (ortho-k). Reduction in myopia; Central corneal flattening; Improvement of uncorrelated visual acuity; Evaluation of topographic, wavefront and pachymetric changes associated with overnight ortho-k; Changes in higher-order aberrations and corneal pachymetry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0193032X
Volume :
30
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ophthalmology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
18462638