title: Replacement and care compliance in a planned replacement contact lens program.
abstract: Three-hundred and seven contact lens wearers in a planned replacement program were evaluated to determine compliance with scheduled replacement, yearly evaluation, and lens care. Patients studied were wearing soft lenses and replaced them every 6 months or less but were not using disposable lenses. Those involved were in this program for more than 24 months. The results show a 97.1 percent compliance with lens replacement and a 94.7 percent compliance with scheduled annual visits. The 32.4 percent lens care compliance rate for a single solution system was lower than expected.
authors.affiliation: Pittsburgh Eye Care Associates, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Prevade
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009819:Office Visits; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012648:Self Care