Research on the Current Status of Contact Lenses in Korea. |
Tae Hoon Choi, Hyo Myung Kim, Heung Won Cha, Jae Chan Kim, Man Soo Kim, Ha Bum Lee |
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. |
한국 콘택트렌즈 실태조사 |
최태훈 ( Tae Hoon Choi ) , 김효명 ( Hyo Myung Kim ) , 차흥원 ( Heung Won Cha ) , 김재찬 ( Jae Chan Kim ) , 김만수 ( Man Soo Kim ) , 이하범 ( Ha Bum Lee ) |
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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. |
Key Words:
Contact lens |
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