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Compliance With Daily Disposable Contact Lens Replacement Among Contact Lens Wearers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Ithar M Beshtawi1, Mohammed Aljarousha2
1Department of Optometry, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Cureus
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Many daily disposable contact lens wearers reuse lenses due to cost and misconceptions, leading to risky behaviors. Improved education is crucial for safe contact lens practices and better eye health.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Daily disposable contact lenses (DDCL) offer convenience but require strict adherence to replacement schedules.
- Non-compliance with DDCL replacement poses risks to ocular health.
- Understanding factors influencing DDCL non-compliance is vital for patient education and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate adherence to daily disposable contact lens replacement schedules.
- To identify factors contributing to non-compliance with DDCL replacement.
- To assess risky behaviors associated with improper DDCL use.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 144 DDCL users.
- Standardized questionnaires assessed demographics, lens history, replacement habits, side effects, and risky behaviors.
- Statistical analysis identified associations between non-compliance, reuse, and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Over half of participants (57.64%) reported reusing DDCL, primarily due to cost savings or belief in reusability.
- Risky behaviors like napping with lenses (78.47%) and skipping follow-ups (73.61%) were common and linked to reuse.
- A significant portion were unaware of reuse risks (52.08%) or the importance of daily replacement (75.00%).
Conclusions:
- Non-compliance with DDCL replacement is driven by financial concerns, misconceptions about safety, inadequate education, and demographic factors.
- Multimodal patient education, addressing financial barriers and risks, is essential for promoting safer contact lens practices.
- Improving adherence to DDCL replacement schedules can enhance ocular health outcomes and reduce complications.
