Clinical Efficacy of Toric Orthokeratology in Myopic Adolescent with Moderate to High Astigmatism

Purpose:.To observe the efficacy of toric design orthokeratology.(ortho-k).for correcting myopia and astigmatism in myopic adolescents with moderate to high astigmatism.Methods:.This was a self-controlled clinical study..Twentyfour subjects(42 eyes).aged 9 to 16 years with myopia of 2.50-6.00 D complicated with rule astigmatism of 1.50-3.50 D were fitted with Lucid Night Toric Ortho-k Lenses(LUCID,KOREA)..The changes in uncorrected visual acuity(UCVA),spherical degree, refraction, axial length(AL),.and corneal status were assessed at baseline, 1 night, 1 week, 1 month, 3months, 6 months, and 1 year after the commencement of ortho-k lens wear.Results: The success rate of the first lens fit was 92.8%. The UCVA after ortho-k wearing was improved significantly compared to the baseline during each visit(all P 0.05)..Grade 1 corneal staining was observed at 1week(23.8%),.1 month(21.4%), and 1 year(16.7%) following lens wear, and was improved by lens cleaning,.discontinuing lens wear, and moistening the cornea with eye drops.No severe adverse events were reported.Conclusion: The toric ortho-k lens was effective and safe for correction of low to moderate myopia in children with moderate to high astigmatism..The lens also effectively controlled axial length elongation during 1 year of observation..However,the long-term efficacy remains to be elucidated.