Any age restriction for Ortho-k?

No, both adults and children can wear Ortho-K lenses. The youngest patient we have was 6 years old, her mother worked with her every night and after 2 months, this cute girl was able to insert and remove the lenses by herself under her mom’s supervision. Also, we have few people in their 40’s and 50’s who love the freedom that Ortho-K brings to them. One eye was corrected for distance vision and the other for reading, this is known as “monovision”.

How quickly is my vision to improve with Ortho-K?

Your vision will improve after the first night and it will improve further and stabilise over the next two weeks of Ortho-K wear because your eye shape remodel with the treatment. For higher degrees of short-sightedness and astigmatism will take longer time to achieve optimum vision.

What prescriptions are suitable for Ortho-K?

Ortho-K typically works best for myopia (short-sightedness) between -1.00 to -6.00. The amount of astigmatism reduction depends on the type of astigmatism and amount. The upper limits for astigmatism reduction are 1.50 diopters of “with-the-rule” corneal astigmatism and 0.75 diopters of “against-the-rule” corneal astigmatism. Ortho-K will not have an effect on the internal astigmatism.

Asia Optometric Congress 2024 in Bangkok - Optometrist

We at Malaya Optical are delighted to announce our participation in the Asia Optometric Congress (AOC) 2024. This event was held on November 14th and 15th at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) in Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious event underscores the optometrist’s commitment to advancing optometric practices and fostering regional collaboration.

What is the Asia Optometric Congress?

The Asia Optometric Congress (AOC) founded in Malaysia in 2007 is a non-profit professional organization. This organization initially established itself to promote the optometric profession within ASEAN countries. After that, it expanded in 2014 to encompass a broader Asian optometrist during a conference in Singapore. Officially recognized as a pan-Asian organization after the Manila conference in 2016, the AOC is a key platform for:

Vision care practitioners
Clinicians and researchers
Academia and industry leaders

AOC provides an avenue for professionals where they can exchange knowledge, and showcase new technologies such as optometric machines and lenses. Nonetheless, it supports the continuous improvement of optometric services in the industry.

Day 1 Highlights: Registration and Booth Exploration

The first day of the congress started with participant registration at the counter, where we received name tags and lunch vouchers. We took the opportunity to visit the EssilorLuxottica booth, which featured the latest lens technologies:

Stellest Tinted Lenses for advanced myopia control
Varilux XR Multifocal Series for superior progressive lens performance
Eyezen Relaxing Lenses, designed for digital device users
Transition Gen 8 Lenses for seamless light adaptability

The Conference: Topics and Discussions

The conference gathered optometrists from across Asia, including representatives from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Philippines. Hosted in a grand hall, the event explored trending topics in optometry:

Myopia Control Lenses: Tackling the increasing prevalence of myopia in children
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): Non-surgical vision correction
Contact Lenses: Innovative designs for enhanced comfort
Binocular Vision Therapy: Strategies for improving visual coordination

Exclusive Lab Visit: A Peek into EssilorLuxottica’s Innovations

The invitation to visit the EssilorLuxottica Laboratory in Bangkok was a special highlight. We had the chance to observe the advanced edging machines and gain insights into state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, enhancing our understanding of precision lens crafting.

Malaya Optical: Committed to Excellence

Participation in the Asia Optometric Congress reflects Malaya Optical’s dedication to staying at the forefront of optometry. The event enriched the team’s knowledge and reinforced its mission to bring the latest advancements and best practices back to Malaysia.

As a trusted name in the optometry industry, Malaya Optical remains committed to improving vision care and fostering innovation in this field.