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PolyU Study Finds Orthokeratology Is an Effective Way for Retarding Myopia Progression

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Hong Kong Academy of Orthokeratology jointly announced results of the studies on the effectiveness in controlling the progression of myopia recently. The findings showed that orthokeratology (Ortho-K) could slow down myopic progression by about 60% in school children. (PRWeb May 13, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ...

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