Knock Knock Eye: What Are Ortho-K Lenses and Are They Worth It?

In this episode I dive into the fascinating world of Ortho-K lenses—special contact lenses that reshape the cornea overnight to correct vision without the need for daytime glasses or contacts. I discuss the pros and cons of this vision correction method, who it’s best suited for, and potential risks. I also covers the dangers of contaminated eye drops due to recent recalls, the ongoing hospital strikes impacting healthcare, and the innovative use of amniotic membrane transplants in ophthalmology. Takeaways: Ortho-K Lenses for Vision Correction: Dr. Flannery explains how orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses work by gently reshaping the cornea overnight, providing clear vision without glasses or contacts during the day. Contaminated Eye Drops Recall: A recent recall of generic eye drops due to fungal contamination highlights the importance of using reputable brands and practicing good hygiene when applying eye medications. Hospital Strikes and Their Impact: Ongoing strikes by healthcare workers are affecting hospitals nationwide, raising concerns about patient care quality and medical staff burnout. Amniotic Membrane Transplants in Eye Care: Dr. Flannery explains how amniotic tissue is used in ophthalmology to treat severe eye injuries and promote corneal healing in complex cases. The State of Healthcare Today: With his trademark humor, Dr. Flannery reflects on current challenges in the healthcare system, from physician burnout to patient frustrations, and what changes could improve the future of medical care. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! [email protected] Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link:  Anatomy Warehouse Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information.  Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices