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Is This the New Norm?: Is Overcomplicating Ortho-k the New Normal?

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Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO
September 1, 2026
5 min

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The Fitting of Orthokeratology in the United States (FOKUS) study estimates nearly 3,000 active ortho-k prescribers in the US.
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Ortho-k prescribing is primarily driven by myopia management, despite its low adoption rate among practitioners.
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The SMART study found that 80.5% of eyes achieved successful fits with the first lens, indicating improved fitting success.
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Many clinicians perceive ortho-k as complicated due to a focus on troubleshooting in continuing education courses.
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Success in ortho-k fitting may be defined by clear vision and performance rather than achieving perfect topography.

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Contact Lens Spectrum

Is This the New Norm?: Is Overcomplicating Ortho-k the New Normal?

by Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, DAVID L. KADING, OD, FAAO
September 1, 2026

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