Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on contact lens wear in Spain

García‐Ayuso, Diego; Escámez-Torrecilla, Miguel; Galindo‐Romero, Caridad; Valiente‐Soriano, Francisco J.; Moya-Rodríguez, Esmeralda; Sobrado‐Calvo, Paloma; Pierdomenico, Johnny Di

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2020.07.002

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“…In this study, 75% of respondents were socially distancing and or self-isolating when responding to the survey. The current study is in accordance with other work conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and shows a reduction in lens wear during lockdown [7,8,11].…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the contact lens community has been interested in how to best support wearers [7,8,11]. The demographics of the respondents in this study are in agreement with data for the Spanish market in terms of sex, age of wearers and types of lenses worn [9], and so are representative.…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionsupporting

confidence: 53%

“…However, less than half of respondents admitted to complying with this rule. Garcia-Ayuso et al [7] also found 27.6% of participants were unaware or did not follow this rule. During the pandemic, Spain emphasised good handwashing technique rather than duration in their public health campaigns [14].…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Optimal handwashing before contact lens application and removal is essential [5,7]. Effective handwashing with soap and water should take a minimum of 20 seconds [12,13].…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The aim of the current study was to evaluate by means of a survey the behaviours associated with contact lens wear (compliance with hand hygiene and adherence to contact lens wear and care recommendations) as well as to elucidate the best ways to support wearers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. To date, limited information exists about contact lens compliance in Spain before [6] and during the COVID-19 pandemic [7]. Similar work related to contact lens compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic has been conducted in the UK [8].…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O Fmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Contact lens wear and care in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionsupporting

confidence: 53%

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Optimal handwashing before contact lens application and removal is essential [5,7]. Effective handwashing with soap and water should take a minimum of 20 seconds [12,13].…”

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O F Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: J O U R N a L P R E -P R O O Fmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of contact lens wearers’ attitude toward contact lens wear and care during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey

Bakkar

Alzghoul

2021

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

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COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several reports have provided conflicting recommendations regarding contact lenses (CL) use during COVID-19, causing confusion among CL wearers. The aim of this study is to assess CL wearers' attitudes toward CL wear and care during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional online survey was used to assess the participants' attitude toward CL wear and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey layout was based on Google form® specifically developed for CL wearers. Demographic characteristics and CL history and profile were also collected for each participant. Results: A total of 196 CL wearers completed the online survey with an average age was 26 (± 4.1) and 90.8 % of participants were females. As reported by the participants, social media was the main source of information about COVID-19. 38.8 % of the study population reported stopping CL wear during the pandemic. The main stated reason for lens discontinuation was decreased social activities during the pandemic. 61.2 % of participants continued lens wear, with the majority reported considerable changes in their behaviors toward CL wear and care during the pandemic. This includes reinforced hands cleaning before and after lens wear, disinfecting of CLs and CL case and less frequent CL aftercare visits. Conclusion:The majority of the study population have continued CL wear during the pandemic. Contact lens wearers reported profound changes in attitudes toward CL wear including improved care and maintenance. Additionally, changes in CL purchase habit have been reported with more tendency for online purchase. CL cessation has been associated with several perceived reasons mainly attributed to reduced outdoor activity and fear of ocular infection. Levels of compliance among CL wearers should be assessed and reinforced during the current pandemic and similar lockdown situation to reduce possible CL-related complications and dropout.

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