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Jie Rong Jerome Lee1, Ting Hui Yee, David Levitz
1Department of Ophthalmology (J.R.J.L., B.X.H.L., C.H.L.L.), National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (T.H.Y., B.X.H.L., C.H.L.L.), National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Monash University School of Medicine (D.L.), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Singapore Eye Research Institute (J.S.M., C.H.L.L.), Singapore, Singapore; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme (J.S.M.), Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre (J.S.M.), Singapore, Singapore; School of Optometry and Vision Science (F.S., C.H.L.L.), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; and Center for Sustainable Medicine (C.H.L.L.), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Abstract:
The increased usage of nonrefractive cosmetic contact lenses in Asia and a trend toward increased online purchasing of both refractive and cosmetic contact lenses poses unique challenges in the management of contact lens-related complications. However, regulations have lagged behind this increased uptake in the community. This paper reviews regulations surrounding the manufacturing, import, and distribution of contact lenses in the Asia Pacific region and compares them with international regulations from the European Union and United States. It found a need for more specific regulations and closer surveillance targeted at new trends in contact lens purchasing and usage. This paper also found a need for more effective enforcement of current regulations.
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