Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. E-mail: bashirah ukm. Many factors determine the success of wearing contact lens, including knowledge and compliance towards lens care. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and compliance between two groups of adult contact lens wearers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 60 participants aged 18โ30 years old volunteered to participate in this study 30 participants prescribed contact lenses at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia [UKM] optometry clinic and 30 participants fitted at private practices.
Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire consisting of nine questions on basic knowledge related to lens wear and 13 questions on compliance, categorised into questions on the cleaning process, disinfection, accessories care and replacement schedule. All participants wore disposable contact lens Participants from UKM optometry clinic had better knowledge on wearing contact lens; moreover, both groups had good compliance towards lens care.
Contact lens practitioners should provide all the necessary information to contact lens wearers so that they are equipped to handle contact lenses correctly, which would minimise the risk of eye complications. Keywords: contact lens wearers, compliance, knowledge on contact lens, good practice.
In the health-care sector, non-compliance to follow the instructions of prescribed medical treatments can cause a substantial upsurge of expenses and health indisposition, eventually leading to escalation of interventional treatments over time 1. Wearing contact lens is a trending fashion among the younger generation, especially among students and younger working adults. Eyeglasses or spectacles are the simplest, cheapest and most frequently used tools for correcting refractive errors.
Moreover, no particular compliance needs to be followed on a daily basis while using them. Contact lens is an optical device that can be safely used for correcting refractive error and for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes 2.
