The nightly contacts that were featured earlier as a viable LASIK alternative actually has a scientific name behind it. Just like how LASIK is actually Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, these contacts come under the “cool” name of orthokeratology. Previously, I referred to these contacts according to their brands, e.g. Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) and Vision Shaping Treatment (VST), so it’s nice to know I won’t have to do that any more.

Anyway, the real news I was supposed to report about in this post is the ongoing clinical testing of the LASIK alternative in Japan. So far, a couple of interesting discoveries have been noted. For one, there tends to be great differences in the corrective effects of the contacts depending on the individual. Secondly, the contacts work better on people with less serious vision problems.

Hmm. Sounds a lot like LASIK. But at least the contacts aren’t as destructive on the eye if they fail.

[News via The Sydney Morning Herald]