Patients generally are seeking three things from their
contact lens wearing experience, vision, comfort, and convenience. In addition,
some individuals will be looking to seek these goals with a minimum of “out of
pocket” expense. As an eye care provider our goal in contact lens fitting is to
provide for optimal ocular health while also establishing a vision correction
modality that maximizes clear binocular vision.
There is a wealth of published data that clearly indicates that
patients do not always replace their lenses with the frequency we would like.
Sometimes this is due to negligence, but often the underlying motivation is
simply cost. We need to remind ourselves that the replacement period for most
contact lenses is not dictated by the FDA, but is based on recommendations made
by the manufacturer. The following is taken from the package insert of a
commonly prescribed silicone hydrogel lens.
“When prescribed for daily wear (frequent
replacement), it is recommended that the lenses be discarded and replaced with
a new lens every 2 weeks. However, the Eye Care Professional is encouraged to
determine an appropriate replacement schedule based upon the response of the
patient.”Read More....
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