Research on the Current Status of Contact Lenses in Korea
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1833-1841, 2004.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
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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.
Texto completo:
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Inquéritos e Questionários
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Lentes de Contato
/
Prescrições
/
Hospitais Gerais
/
Coreia (Geográfico)
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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