Biography
Biography: Juan BolÃvar Parra,
Abstract
In this talk, there will be an update in Ortho-K, showing the mechanisms of action of the lenses and how the hydrodynamic
forces occur between lens and cornea work. It will be shown that it does not just work by pressing on the apex. The periphery
is even more important. The changes produced after Ortho-K in the corneal epithelium will be shown through OCT images
of real cases. The risks presented by this technique will be assessed. All current applications of Ortho-K will be exposed, not
only myopia, assessing which patients can be applied at present and which refractive defects can cover, as well as where the
Dp limits are currently. Special emphasis will be placed on the control of myopia in children, comparing it with other options,
based on the scientific evidence published. Finally we will give pearls of how we can customize the adaptations in children, in
order to optimize myopia control.
