Research on the Current Status of Contact Lenses in Korea
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1833-1841, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-16407
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to present points of improvement data in developing a public educational approach for the correct understanding and use of contact lenses with a focus on the actual condition of wearing contact lenses, side effects and problem of circulation.METHODS:
The questionnaires were distributed to contact lens wearers of 175 local clinics, 75 universities and general hospitals and 202 opticians were interviewed.RESULTS:
This survey showed that many respondents had incorrect knowledge about contact lenses (purchase, prescription, complication, method of contact lens use), including persons who are not optometrists handling contact lenses.CONCLUSIONS:
Nationwide pre-education is necessary for the correct understanding and purchase, prescription, and side effects of contact lenses, as well as to prohibit opticians from illegally prescribing the lenses; ophthalmologists should prescribe all contact lenses for proper vision correction.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Contact Lenses
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Prescriptions
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Hospitals, General
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Korea
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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