Research on the Current Status of Contact Lenses in Korea.
- Author:
Tae Hoon CHOI
1
;
Hyo Myung KIM
;
Heung Won CHA
;
Jae Chan KIM
;
Man Soo KIM
;
Ha Bum LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. thc@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Contact lens
- MeSH:
Contact Lenses*;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Hospitals, General;
Humans;
Korea*;
Prescriptions
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2004;45(11):1833-1841
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
