General view of optometrists' acceptance of the orthokeratology concept in Jeddah, KSA

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Orthokeratology refers to the creation of gas permeable contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea to reduce refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism without the need for any surgical intervention. Despite these advantages and the fact, it has gained its FDA approval, it's still a matter of controversy and its viability as a long-term treatment is yet to be discovered