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Compliance in contact lens care
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|April 1, 1987
Summary
Forty percent of daily-wear contact lens wearers showed poor hygiene and compliance. Noncompliance was higher in younger adults, older adults, and those wearing lenses for over two years.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Contact lens wear is prevalent, necessitating proper hygiene and care systems.
- Daily-wear contact lenses require consistent adherence to care protocols to prevent complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the compliance and hygiene practices of patients using daily-wear contact lenses.
- To identify factors associated with noncompliance in contact lens wearers.
Main Methods:
- Interviewed 50 patients fitted with daily-wear contact lenses at UCLA.
- Defined good compliance based on hand washing, care system use, and adherence to schedule.
- Analyzed noncompliance rates across different age groups and lens wear duration.
Main Results:
- 40% of patients (20 out of 50) were found to be noncompliant.
- Higher noncompliance rates were observed in the 10-30 and over 50 age groups.
- Noncompliance increased with lens wear duration exceeding 2 years and in patients with prior lens experience.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of daily-wear contact lens users exhibit suboptimal hygiene and compliance.
- Age and duration of lens wear are key factors influencing compliance.
- Interventions targeting specific age groups and long-term wearers may improve contact lens care adherence.