Myopia Management

Myopia Management

Myopia also known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition in which you can see clearly up close but objects at a distance appears blurry. With nearsightedness, the shape of your eye prevents light from bending properly, so that light is aimed in front of your retina instead of on your retina.

Factors that can increase the risk of Myopia

Factors that can increase the risk of Myopia

We specialize in treating both functional and aesthetic conditions, such as:

  • Abnormal eye growth

    This occurs when the eyeball elongates too much from front to back, or the cornea becomes too curved. This structural change prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurry.

  • Habit-acquired activities

    Some studies have shown that constant working, studying at close distance, or lack of outdoor activities can increase the risk of developing myopia.

  • Family history or genetics

    Ethnicity, age, and one’s environment are also factors that increase the risk of myopia

Take the First Step to Better Vision

Take the First Step to Better Vision

Get a comprehensive eye exam with advanced diagnostics and expert care to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear.

What are Ortho-K Lenses?

What are Ortho-K Lenses?

Ortho-K lenses or Orthokeratology is a non-invasive treatment that helps manage myopia in children and adults.
Ortho-K is a special gas permeable lens designed to be used overnight and removed the next day to experience clear vision without interruption to your lifestyle. These overnight lenses work by flattening the center of the cornea, changing how light is bent as it focuses on the retina. This reshaping is temporary and requires regular use of the Ortho-K lenses.

  • Recommended for:

    This treatment option is recommended for:

    • Those with myopia, astigmatism within the treatment threshold of Ortho K lenses (under 10 diopters for myopia and under 3 diopters for astigmatism).
    • Children and young adults who may need an alternative to refractive surgery.
    • Children and young adults that have myopia as a means to slow down myopia progression.
    • Those with difficulty or discomfort in wearing framed glasses or regular contact lenses
  • Treatment Effects

    Ortho-K contact lenses are prescribed for two purposes:

    • To correct refractive errors (primarily myopia and astigmatism). By wearing Ortho-K for 6-8 hours overnight, the patient is able to see clearly throughout a certain period of time during the day without wearing glasses or other contact lenses.
    • To slow myopia progression in children: This lens acts to inhibit growth of myopia and it can be applied to children with rapid myopia progression.
  • Features of Ortho-K Lenses

    It is worn overnight
    – Unlike normal contact lenses, Ortho K is worn while you are asleep and removed when you wake up.
    Restorability
    – The corneal reshaping is temporary, so you will need regular Ortho-K lenses. In case you stop wearing them, your corneal shape and eye’s refractive index will be restored.
    It’s most effective for mild to moderate myopia
    – Depending on the lens manufacturer, the treatment threshold of Ortho K can be up to -10 diopters of myopia and -3 diopters of astigmatism. However, it is most effective for eyes of low to moderate myopia (from -1 diopter to -4 diopters) and mild astigmatism (no more than -1 diopter).
    It takes time to get maximum effect
    – Ortho K lenses take some time to reshape the cornea, so depending on your initial refractive index, your maximum vision will be reached after 1 to 4 weeks on average. For eyes with low myopia, the maximum vision can be reached after a few days. Until your eyes are fully adjusted, they may get blurred vision, glared, and halos around the lights. In some cases, you may need to wear glasses with a lower refractive index in daytime during the orthopedic procedure to support your vision.

Our Ophthalmologists

Our Ophthalmologists

  • Dr. Harris Gio Ballesta, MD, DPBO

    ハリス・ジオ・バレスタ

    Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Dr. Ramon Henry Dickson, MD, MHA, DPBO

    ラモン・ヘンリー・ディク ソン

    Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Dr. Edward Kenneth Reyes, MD, MBA, DPBO

    エドワード ケネス F レイス

    Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Dr. Zechariah Enriquez, MD, MBA, DPBO

    ゼカライア・エンリケス

    Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Dr. Peter Co, MD, MBA, DPBO

    ピーター・ヴィンセント・ゴー・ティアン・コー

    Vitreo-Retina

Visit Our Eye Clinic in Bonifacio Global City

Visit Our Eye Clinic in Bonifacio Global City

2/F Mitsukoshi Mall BGC, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1630

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Trusted Eye Clinic in BGC, Metro Manila

Surgery done by Dr. Ramon Henry Dickson “You gave me high definition lenses, your facility deserves the name Japan Eye Center”

Antonio Bergonia, 65

done by Dr. John Philip Lim, MD, MBA, DPBO "I wasn’t used to the clear vision, I was really surprised. I knew I wanted it, and I got it and it was good.”

Lionel Chingcuanco, 37

done by Dr. John Philip Lim, MD, MBA, DPBO "Before, when I go to the gym, I’d have to clean dust off my contact lenses and deal with putting them in and taking them out. I wanted to fix my eyes permanently, now I don’t have to do anything anymore.”

Ronny Skopp, 26

done by Dr. John Philip Lim, MD, MBA, DPBO "The moment na nagising ako, sobrang clear na ng vision ko. Parang another person na ko, sobrang linaw na ng lahat ng nakikita ko and I don’t have to wear my glassses anumore. Life-changing!”

Deizel Villegas, 39

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