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From The Patients...
After speaking with many patients, several requested that I set up a place where they could
tell their stories. I have set aside this area so that their stories, in their own words would
be related to the world. The following are the patients' unedited comments. In addition, several
of these patients have included their email address so that should you have questions/concerns/etc.
and would like to get their perspectives and experiences, you can send these requests directly to them.
They truly understand what it is like to be in a similar position to yourself and are eager to help
in any way they can. I hope that you find this patient perspectives area useful.
Patient Stories - Orthokeratology.
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| Rebecca Latino |
Orthokeratology - Myopia |
I am a 34 year old patient of Dr. Maller’s. I have been wearing OrthoK lenses for about 9 years now. I had worn
glasses/contacts since the age of 10, so when I learned of OrthoK, I had lots of questions. I was intrigued by the
concept of wearing lenses at night so I could function during the day with uncorrected, perfect vision. I was also
intrigued by the idea that I would not have any surgical risks. The notion that the lenses could be modified as I get
older and my eyes change were novel as well.
In 1999, I moved to Florida with only a few pairs of disposable contact lenses and my back up glasses. Since I
did not have an eye care professional in the area, I was delighted to have met Dr. Maller. I asked him about getting
an eye exam because I needed to get some new contacts when he suggested I consider OrthoK. After many lengthy
discussions and very thorough explanations, I decided to give it a whirl. In 2000, I received my first pair of lenses.
While my vision was near perfect by examination, I was having trouble with my eyes being irritated and goopy, for lack
of better terms. Turns out, it was from the solutions I was using and after switching to a different type of solutions, my
eyes were better. With my first pair of lenses, as the day wore on, my vision declined slightly; however, I was still able
to stay up late without significant vision issues. My vision was good at that point, but I was hoping it would be better.
In 2004, I was pleased to find out that the design of the lenses used in OrthoK had improved. I had to be out of the
original lenses for a month to get back to my original eye status and then Dr. Maller went back to work. Since the
design of the new lenses was based on a significantly increased amount of points on the eye, the new contacts were
an instant success! After a few hours, my vision was much better. Then a day or two later, my vision was crystal
clear, all day long. The vision did not decline towards the end of the day, it was just as clear as the morning. I had
no issues with fit with the new lenses either. I had that pair of lenses for almost 5 years. During the last visit with
Dr. Maller, I found out that my lenses were slightly warped and my vision was no longer better than 20/20. Finally, I
ordered a new pair and once again, my vision is crystal clear!
From a functional standpoint, OrthoK has been a treat! It has been fantastic to not have to worry about my contact
lenses or where to find my glasses upon waking up in the morning. No worries about glasses fogging up with
temperature changes or contact lenses getting dry or dirty. I can see all the time. I can see from any angle. I can read
anything I want, even street signs that are far away. OrthoK has been a great experience and I tell everyone about my
lenses. I would suggest that if you’re an appropriate candidate, OrthoK is a crystal clear choice!!
Rebecca Latino
Boynton Beach, Florida
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