Compliance with care and maintenance procedures amongst contact lens wearers
Collins, Michael J. and Carney, Leo G. (1986) Compliance with care and maintenance procedures amongst contact lens wearers. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 69. pp. 174-177.
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Abstract
One hundred consecutively presenting contact lens wearers were questioned about the procedures used in the care and maintenance of their contact lenses and were asked to demonstrate their use of those procedures. The clinic records of the patients were then analysed for the occurrence of signs and symptoms that were potentially related to non-compliance with instructions and procedures, and that could not otherwise be explained. At least one aspect of non-compliant behaviour was seen in 74% of patients. This non-compliance could be correlated with the occurrence of signs indicating potential wearing problems. In particular, specific aspects of non-compliance were associated with the increased incidence of corneal epithelial staining and lens surface deposits. Improvements in the level of patient compliance with instructions is likely to bring about increased patient success with contact lens wear.
| ID Code: | 879 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Additional Information : | Issues published between 1998-2005 are available free online - use hypertext links above. For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. Michael J. Collins (email):m.collins@qut.edu.au |
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| ISSN: | 0816-4622 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > OPTOMETRY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY (111300) |
| Divisions: | QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation |
| Copyright Owner : | Copyright 1986 Optometrists Association Australia |
| Deposited On: | 21 Mar 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Dec 2008 01:59 |
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