orthokeratology

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orthokeratology [¦ȯr·thō‚ker·ə′täl·ə·jē]

(medicine)

A procedure designed to reduce or eliminate refractive anomalies and binocular dysfunctions of the eye by the programmed application of contact lenses.

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Topics include artificial tears, nutritional supplements, punctal occlusion, new contact lens materials, care products and orthokeratology.

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Eye doctors from around the world were educated at a landmark Orthokeratology conference convened by the International Orthokeratology Section (IOS) of the National Eye Research Foundation (NERF) in Kaua'i, Hawaii the weekend of April 23-25, 1999.

Symposium Focuses On Orthokeratology - Non-Surgical Vision Correction by Business Wire

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