Contact lenses purchased over the Internet place individuals potentially at risk for harmful eye care practices

Fogel, Joshua; Zidile, Chaya

doi:10.1016/j.optm.2007.07.013

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“…It was however interesting to see that some participants reported purchasing their lenses from another optometrist, optician or optical store and that 9% reported Internet purchases. This is higher than the rate of Internet purchases reported in the previous Canadian study, which recruited participants in a similar way (2%) [17], but not as high as that reported in other studies using different methods of recruitment (14-23%) [21,22]. In Australia, the US and Norway, the majority of participants reported having paid for their DDCLs by credit card.…”

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A multi-country assessment of compliance with daily disposable contact lens wear

Dumbleton

Richter

Woods

et al. 2013

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

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A multi-country assessment of compliance with daily disposable contact lens wear

Dumbleton

Richter

Woods

et al. 2013

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

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“…Consequently, ocular signs may be undetected until complications arise. Fogel et al 30 have reported that those who purchased contact lenses online were less likely to adhere to lens care recommendations. Indeed, internet purchase has been shown to be a risk factor for developing microbial keratitis.…”

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Knowledge, Behavior, and Free-Living Amoebae Contamination of Cosmetic Contact Lens Among University Wearers in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mahittikorn

Kittichathanakul

To-im

et al. 2017

Eye &Amp; Contact Lens: Science &Amp; Clinical Practice

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“…Increased use of the Internet for repeat purchase of contact lenses has resulted in less frequent contact with ophthalmologists and an increased risk of associated pathology 54. Given that rigorous eyelid hygiene has been shown to reduce the risk of cancellation of cataract surgery due to blepharitis, this group of patients may also be a useful target for intervention with eyelid health practices 55…”

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How to promote and preserve eyelid health

Benítez-del-Castillo¹

2012

OPTH

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Disorders of the lacrimal functional unit are common in ophthalmological practice, with meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, and dry eye forming a significant part of the general ophthalmologist’s practice. The eyelid and its associated structures form a complex organ designed to protect the fragile corneal surface and improve visual acuity. This organ is subject to a number of disorders, including meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eye syndrome, anterior blepharitis, allergic and dermatological conditions, and disorders associated with contact lens use. Although commonly described separately, disorders of the lacrimal function unit are better considered as a group of interacting pathologies that have inflammatory mediators as a central feature. Eyelid hygiene, in the sense of routine cleansing and massage of the eyelids, is well accepted in the management of many disorders of the eyelid. However, a broader concept of eyelid health may be appropriate, in which eyelid cleansing is but a part of a more complete program of care that includes screening and risk assessment, patient education, and coaching. The ophthalmologist has an important role to play in helping patients persist with routine eyelid care that may be long-term or lifelong. A number of preparations exist to make routine eyelid care both more effective and more pleasant, and might also improve compliance. Several such preparations have been devised, and are being assessed in clinical studies, and appear to be effective and preferred by patients over traditional soap and water or baby shampoo.

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Contact lenses purchased over the Internet place individuals potentially at risk for harmful eye care practices

Cited by 40 publications

References 20 publications

A multi-country assessment of compliance with daily disposable contact lens wear

A multi-country assessment of compliance with daily disposable contact lens wear

Knowledge, Behavior, and Free-Living Amoebae Contamination of Cosmetic Contact Lens Among University Wearers in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

How to promote and preserve eyelid health

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