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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Contact lens (CL) practice is a significant part of global eye care.
  • Understanding practitioners' perspectives is crucial for advancing CL services worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore eye care practitioners' attitudes towards interventions for improving global contact lens practice.
  • To analyze how practice setting influences these perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • An international, anonymized survey was translated into multiple languages.
  • Data from 2,222 respondents across 27 countries were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Most practitioners (over two-thirds) are optimistic about the future of CL practice.
  • Continuous education and complication management were top-rated interventions.
  • Practice setting influenced CL recommendation proactivity, with national/regional retail chains showing higher rates.

Conclusions:

  • The study offers insights into global contact lens practice elements.
  • Findings can inform the development of national and international strategies to enhance CL care.