Research progress on the effect of orthokeratology lens on ocular surface microenvironment
10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20230412-00132
- VernacularTitle:角膜塑形镜对眼表微环境的影响研究进展
- Author:
Taorui YU
1
;
Chunxiao YAN
1
;
Lijun ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. 大连市第三人民医院 大连市眼科医院 辽宁省角膜与眼表疾病研究重点实验室 辽宁省眼视光技术工程研究中心 国家眼部疾病临床医学研究中心辽宁省分中心，大连 116033
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contact lenses;
Eye manifestations;
Myopia;
Dry eye;
Tears
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology
2025;43(4):357-363
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Orthokeratology lens is an optical correction method mainly used to control the development of myopia in children and adolescents.In recent years, the material and parameter design of orthokeratology lens has been constantly updated and improved.Despite its customizable, well-permeable, and optically superior properties, the ocular surface microenvironment may be affected by multiple factors after a long-term lens wear, resulting in a homeostatic imbalance of the ocular surface microenvironment due to direct attachment of the lens to the ocular surface.As the incidence of myopia in children and adolescents has increased rapidly in recent years, orthokeratology lens has been widely used as a non-surgical treatment to control the refractive growth of myopia.Understanding the influence of long-term orthokeratology lens wear on the ocular surface microenvironment can help avoid the related risk in myopia prevention and control.Therefore, this paper summarizes the effects of orthokeratology lens wear on ocular surface tissues, cells, tear fluid and microbiota, focuses on the potential risks of long-term orthokeratology lens wear, and leads optometrists to give comprehensive consideration to improving safety and effectiveness during the eyesight testing and follow-up.
