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Contact lens related problems presenting in casualty.
R Sanders1, G McIlwaine, T Barrie
1Glasgow Eye Infirmary.
Scottish Medical Journal
|August 1, 1990
Summary
Contact lens wear is increasingly popular but causes more eye diseases. This study details contact lens complications, their treatments, and patient demographics to improve eye health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Corneal Disease
Background:
- Contact lens use has surged in popularity, surpassing traditional spectacles.
- This rise is associated with a significant increase in contact lens-related eye conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review contact lens complications.
- To document treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
- To analyze the demographics and usage patterns of contact lens wearers.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients presenting with contact lens-related eye disease.
- Categorization of contact lens types and reasons for wear.
- Data collection on patient demographics (sex, age, profession) and wear duration.
Main Results:
- Detailed range of identified contact lens complications.
- Effectiveness of various treatment modalities.
- Distribution of contact lens wearers by type of lens, wear duration, sex, age, and profession.
Conclusions:
- Contact lens wear presents significant risks for eye disease.
- Understanding wearer demographics and usage patterns is crucial for prevention and management.
- Further research into safer contact lens practices is warranted.