J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2004 Nov;45(11):1833-1841.
Research on the Current Status of Contact Lenses in Korea
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. thc@hallym.or.kr
- 2Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Ulsan University, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Chung Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Catholic University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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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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