Orthokeratology Market, By Product Type (Day-time Ortho-K Lenses and Overnight Ortho-K Lenses), By Material (Fluorosilicone Acrylate, Silicone Acrylate, Balafilcon, Oprifocon A), By Application (Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia, Astigmatism), By End Users (Hospitals, Optometry Clinics, Ophthalmology Clinics, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
In May 2023, Menicon Co. Ltd. introduced its “Menicon Z Night” orthokeratology lenses in China. These lenses are already popular in Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe.
In January 2023, CooperVision Specialty EyeCare launched Visavy, a pioneering digital fitting tool, at the 2023 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS). Pronounced Vee-SAH-vee, this tool utilizes topography-guided algorithms to assist in the design and selection of Paragon CRT orthokeratology contact lenses through a user-friendly web-based fitting program, enhancing myopia control.
In October 2022, Johnson & Johnson Vision, a leader in eye health and part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, received Health Canada approval for ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for myopia management. These ortho-k lenses are designed to reshape the cornea overnight for myopia control. This approval follows the September 2021 approval of ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day Soft Therapeutic Lenses.
In September 2021, Scotlens partnered with Avizor to launch ‘Nocturnal by Scotlens,’ a premium unboxing experience for ortho-K night lenses, aiming to boost public awareness and excitement about this eye care innovation. While ortho-K lenses have significant potential, their marketing has lagged behind that of laser surgery and fashionable eyewear.