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The "bottom line" in comparing orthokeratology to laser or LASIK surgery is just that. That is, a non-surgical, reversible, safe and time tested, non-invasive procedure, utilizing oxygen permeable rigid contact lenses to gently reshape the cornea (similar to orthodonture).
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A surgical, invasive, not time tested for safety procedure that is not reversible once it is done!
In addition, and this is very important, orthokeratology is F.D.A. approved, and is a drug FREE vision improvement procedure, that is so safe and effective we routinely accept children over six years of age into the procedure.
On the other hand, laser surgery patients MUST USE potentially dangerous STEROIDS, and other drugs for MANY MONTHS after surgery.(Just two of the possible life-altering negative side effects of these drugs are GLAUCOMA and CATARACTS!!!)
And of course, neither laser nor LASIK surgery is approved for anyone younger than (18) years of age. (I wonder why?)
It seems to me, that anyone who compares the risks and benefits of both procedures, can only make one intelligent decision.
Ortho-K is truly, the "Intelligent Alternative!" (and "Best Kept Secret")
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