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.

Ryan Ho - Optometrist | Optical Shop

Ryan Ho

Optometrist & Eyewear Stylist MOC O00804

Experience:

20 Years
Core Skills:

Working with both children and adults
Certificates:

BSc, USA & BS of Optometry (Hons) MY
Location:

Damansara Uptown

Biography & Experience

Originally a graduate from the United States, Ryan began his academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from the prestigious University of Kansas. Eager to delve deeper into optometry, he obtained his degree in optometry with Honours in Malaysia

Ryan’s professional journey led him to Malaya Optical, where he has spent considerable years honing his expertise, focusing on myopia control in children. He is well-versed in using a range of methodologies, from prescription lenses for myopia control like MyoCare, Stellest, and MiyoSmart, to orthokeratology lenses such as Alpha and Menicon.

His expertise isn’t limited to pediatric eye care. Ryan is equally proficient in assisting geriatric patients, prescribing them customized progressive lenses like Zeiss Individual, based on their unique needs and lifestyles.

In 2023, he was one of the invited speakers for the Zeiss MyoCare nationwide launch in Australia and New Zealand. Ryan’s contributions to the field haven’t gone unnoticed. Under his leadership, Malaya Optical won two prestigious Brand Laureate Awards in 2009 and 2010. These accolades are a testament to Ryan’s relentless drive for excellence and innovation in the world of optometry.

Beyond his professional life, Ryan is an active sportsman. He enjoys road biking and skiing, reinforcing his belief in the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Ryan’s dedication to optometry goes beyond a mere profession; it is a vocation. His unwavering commitment to patient care, coupled with his thirst for knowledge and innovation, makes him an invaluable asset to both the Malaya Optical team and the broader optometry community.