Publication
Analysis of Polish eye care professionals’ opinions about deposits on contact lenses |
Suliński T., Pniewski J. |
OphthaTherapy8(4), 2021, pp. 255-262, 10.24292/01.OT.301121 |
Soft contact lenses are used worldwide to correct ametropia. This medical device should be fitted and systematically evaluated on the patient eye by eye care professionals. The examination should include an evaluation of lens deposits. The widespread use of silicone hydrogel (Si-Hy) lenses and their tendency to build up lipid deposits indicate that eye care professionals should pay special attention to this kind of deposits. This paper aims to analyze the opinions of Polish ECPs regarding deposits on contact lenses, particularly regarding lipids and Si-Hy lenses. Data were collected from 103 Polish eye care professionals through an online survey. Respondents reported that lipid deposits are most often present on Si-Hy lenses, and protein deposits occur most often on hydrogel lenses. Almost all of them declare that they evaluate deposits on contact lenses on follow-up visits, which concludes that this is an essential part of the lens selection process for them. Respondents believe that different lenses and lens care solutions vary in the context of their interaction with lipid deposits. These parameters should be considered at the time of product selection. Eye care professionals expect descriptions of lenses’ resistance to lipid deposits, and care solution effectiveness in reducing lipid deposits.