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Replacement and care compliance in a planned replacement contact lens program
1Pittsburgh Eye Care Associates, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Contact lens wearers showed high compliance (97.1%) with scheduled replacement and annual visits. However, lens care compliance was low (32.4%) for those using a single solution system.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Planned replacement programs are crucial for safe contact lens wear.
- Compliance with prescribed contact lens regimens impacts ocular health.
- Understanding adherence to contact lens care is vital for preventing complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate compliance with scheduled contact lens replacement.
- To assess adherence to annual eye examinations for contact lens wearers.
- To determine the rate of compliance with lens care instructions.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 307 soft contact lens wearers in a planned replacement program.
- Participants had been in the program for over 24 months.
- Evaluation focused on replacement schedules, annual visits, and lens care practices.
Main Results:
- High compliance rates were observed for lens replacement (97.1%) and annual visits (94.7%).
- Lens care compliance, particularly with a single solution system, was significantly lower at 32.4%.
- Non-disposable soft lenses replaced every 6 months or less were studied.
Conclusions:
- Contact lens wearers demonstrate strong adherence to replacement and examination schedules.
- Lens care practices represent a significant area for improvement in contact lens management.
- Targeted interventions are needed to enhance lens care compliance and reduce risks.