Danker
Laboratories, Inc.
Orthok
Lenses
Orthokeratology Lenses
Danker Laboratories manufacturers
a wide variety of RGP orthokeratology lenses (also known as
"Reverse Geometry" or "Corneal Reshaping"
Lenses) according to the custom specifications and demanding
standards of orthokeratology practitioners in the United States
and abroad.
What is Orthokeratology?
Orthokeratology
is a nonsurgical therapy that uses specially-designed RGP
contact lenses to reduce or eliminate myopia by temporarily
altering the shape of the cornea.
This procedure is used to improve
unaided visual acuity (UVA) by reducing refractive errors
caused by the naturally irregular corneas of myopic patients.
OrthoK is favored by many patients
over LASIK and other types of corneal surgery because it is
noninvasive and reversible.
What is the current state of the art?
Significant advancements have
been made in the science and practice of orthokeratology since
it was introduced in the early 1960's. Early OrthoK utilized
a series of progressively flatter lenses to achieve a gradual
series of corneal changes. Today, with the advent of advanced
corneal topographic technology and precision computer-assisted
contact lens lathes, OrthoK practitioners are able to reach
acuity correction that once required multiple lenses, months
of therapy and frequent patient refits and follow-up sessions.
How can I incorporate OrthoK into my current practice?
The latest OrthoK techniques,
often referred to as "Accelerated OrthoK", are an
exciting development in the field of RGP contact lens fitting.
Many practitioners offer OrthoK therapy to their patients
as an alternative to LASIK and other corneal surgical procedures.
To those practitioners who
are experienced in the practice of OrthoK, Danker Laboratories
provides quality lens manufacturing services. Our experienced
staff can manufacture OrthoK lenses according to the most
exacting practitioner-specified standards.
For those practitioners who
are new to OrthoK and are interested in incorporating OrthoK
into their practice, please contact Danker Laboratories at
(800) 237-9641 or email us at : kevinhing@dankerlabs.com.
We are pleased to provide introductions to prominent members
of the Orthokeratology community.
