Results of Population-based Questionnaire on the Symptoms and Life styles Associated with Contact Lens.

Dong, Eun Young; Kim, Eun chul

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2001;42(1):30-35.
Published online January 1, 2001.

Results of Population-based Questionnaire on the Symptoms and Life styles Associated with Contact Lens.

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea.
²The Korean Contact Lens Study Society, Seoul, Korea.

콘택트렌즈 착용에 관한 설문조사

동은영 , 김은철 , 한국콘택트렌즈 연구회

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to gather useful data in developing educational approach to the public about correct understanding and use of contact lenses by investigating public appreciation about contact lenses, information about contact lens wear, personal habits, side effects, and medical knowledge about contact lenses. Total 611 people were surveyed at various locations, university hospitals(44%), general hospitals(6%), and general clinics(50%). The questionnaires were distributed to pre-selected people whose visit to the medical facility was contact lens related(prescription, regular exams)and to those who had refractive errors among the outpatients. The results of this survey show that many had incorrect knowledge about purchase, prescription, side effects and method of contact lens use. In conclusion, nationwide education on correct understanding and purchase, prescription, side effects of contact lenses is needed.

Key Words: Contact lense