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Does Occupation Influence Selection of Contact Lens Material?
Rajni Rajan1, Rajeswari Mahadevan, Pradipta Bhattacharya
1Contact Lens Clinic (R.R., R.M., P.B.), Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India; and Elite School of Optometry (R.M., P.B.), Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Contact lens material choices in India are influenced by employment and affordability. Professionals predominantly choose hydrogel lenses, with significant variations across occupations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Understanding long-term contact lens (CL) wearer trends is crucial for market analysis.
- Emerging markets like India present unique factors influencing CL material selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors affecting contact lens material trends in India.
- To analyze the impact of occupation on contact lens material choices.
Main Methods:
- Occupations were classified using the International Standard Classification of Occupations-2008.
- Analysis focused on correlating occupational categories with CL material preferences.
Main Results:
- Professionals constituted the majority of contact lens wearers.
- Hydrogel lens materials were the most frequently selected.
- A statistically significant association was found between occupation and CL material choice (χ=19.29, P=0.037).
Conclusions:
- Employment status and economic affordability are key determinants in contact lens material selection.
- Occupational factors play a significant role in shaping CL material trends in India.
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