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2011年休士頓中國教會日前舉行健康日活動，從早上9時到晚上5時，近600名華人朋友，與170多名義工及33名醫師，聚集在中國教會，開展五年來參加人數最多、項目最全的「健康日」服務。中國教會樓上樓下醫師、義工們，以愛心和熱誠，為每一位前來看診的華人，進行耐心細緻的服務。 許多人懷著感激說，不但受到健康關懷，更受到來自每一位醫師和義工們愛心和祝福。 (記者王吟昭／攝影)

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5. Dr. Bao Attends International Orthokeratology Academy Meeting

April 28-May 1, 2011:  Orlando, Fl —Yaqun Bao, O.D. attended the Orthokeratology Academy of America educational conference.  The OAA is an international organization of orthokeratologists who provide a nonsurgical alternative to refractive surgery for nearsightedness, astigmatism and hyperopia.  Current research also shows that Ortho-K can slow myopic progression in children.

     The keynote address was given by Melbourne Hovell, Ph.D., M.P.H.-Graduate School of Public Health in San Diego-Myopia as a Public Health Concern.   The international faculty of presenters covered topics including myopia control (including soft lens technology), corneal reshaping research, safety of corneal reshaping,  progressive/hyperopic Ortho-K lens designs, new corneal reshaping technologies, post Lasik/ Keratoconus Ortho-K designs, lens designs for corneal rehabilitation, corneal cross-linking and Ortho-K in China.

     President Dr. Cary Herzberg had the pleasure of announcing the inception of the new International Academy of Orthokeratology(IAO).  The IAO brings together ortho-K organizations from the America (OAA) as well and Europe and Asia.  This international organization will support, promote  and advance corneal reshaping worldwide thru quality education and research presentations at meetings held around the world. The first meetings are planned for Europe (Fall 2011), China (March 2012) and Phoenix(April 2012). 

For more information about Ortho-K go to www.orthokacademy.com