Myopia is a refractive error of the eye that affects millions of people worldwide. When you have myopia, you can see objects close to you clearly, but those farther away appear blurred or indistinct. This condition results from an elongated eyeball or an overly curved cornea, causing light to focus in front of, rather than directly on, the retina. Orthokeratology represents a promising approach to managing myopia, providing clear vision without daytime glasses or contact lenses, and potentially slowing down myopia progression.

As myopia continues to reach alarming numbers, eye specialists are creating new management approaches. Orthokeratology is a myopia control treatment that involves overnight-wear contact lenses. 

We're living in a digital age, where computers and smartphones are our constant companions. With these devices comes exposure to blue light, a high-energy visible light that is emitted from digital screens as well as the sun.

Of the three main refractive errors affecting human vision, myopia is the most common. The condition affects a significant number of people worldwide.

Since the first contact lens for vision correction was invented in the late 1800s, much has changed. The first lenses were made of glass, were heavy, and covered the whole eye surface. Later, they became smaller, lighter, and only covered the front of the eye. After that came the new softer materials that gave rise to soft contact lenses.