A decade of contact lens prescribing trends in the United Kingdom (1996-2005)
Morgan, Philip B. & Efron, Nathan (2006) A decade of contact lens prescribing trends in the United Kingdom (1996-2005). Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 29(2), pp. 59-68.
DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2006.02.008
Abstract
PURPOSE: To document contact lens prescribing trends in the United Kingdom over the past decade (between 1996 and 2005). METHODS: An annual survey of contact lens prescribing trends was conducted each year by asking a random selection of optometrists and dispensing opticians to provide information relating to 10 consecutive contact lens fits between January and March. RESULTS: Over the 10-year survey period, 1251 practitioners returned survey forms representing a total of 12,050 contact lens fits. The mean (+/-standard deviation) age of lens wearers was 33+/-13 years of which 64% were female. Over the survey period, rigid lens new fits decreased from 22% to 4%. Low water content lenses reduced from 20% to 2% of new soft lens fits. Soft toric lenses gradually increased to the point where they accounted for the expected proportion of patients with astigmatism>or=1.00DC (i.e. >20% of soft lens fits). Monthly and daily disposable lenses accounted for >90% of all soft lens fits between 2003 and 2005. The proportion of new soft fits and refits prescribed as extended wear has gradually increased, stabilizing at about 5% of new fits and 12% of refits. Multi-purpose lens care solutions increased from 60% of all care systems in 1997 to 91% in 2005. Rigid lenses and monthly replacement soft lenses are predominantly worn on a full time basis, whereas daily disposable soft lenses are mainly worn part time. CONCLUSIONS: This survey indicates that technological advancements such as the development of new lens materials, manufacturing methods and lens designs have had a significant impact on the contact lens market over a relatively short period of time.
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| ID Code: | 11265 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal's website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. |
| Keywords: | Contact lens, Prescribing trends, Survey, Rigid lens, Soft lens, Contact lens solutions, Wearing modalities |
| ISSN: | 1367-0484 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > OPTOMETRY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY (111300) |
| Divisions: | Current > Research Centres > Centre for Health Research Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2006 Elsevier |
| Deposited On: | 04 Jan 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Feb 2012 20:12 |
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