Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Christiana Dinah
United Kingdom
Research Article
Survey on Bandage Contact Lens Practice in the United Kingdom
Author(s): Philipp Baback Baenninger, Christiana Dinah and Francisco Carlos FigueiredoPhilipp Baback Baenninger, Christiana Dinah and Francisco Carlos Figueiredo
Purpose: To determine the opinion regarding the prescribing practices of bandage contact lenses (BCL) amongst members of the Bowman Club (UK Cornea Society).Methods: In June 2011, followed by a reminder in July, a questionnaire was sent out to all 128 members of the Bowman Club. The survey included 19 questions regarding indications, preferred type, methods of insertion, concomitant medication, complications related to BCL use among other questions.Results: The survey was completed anonymously by 52 (40.6%) consultant ophthalmologists either online (88.5%) or by post (11.5%). The most common indication is pain relief by 51 (98%), followed by promotion of epithelial healing by 49 (94.2%) respondents. Silicon hydrogel soft contact lens is the most commonly used BCL by 39 (75%) consultants. There was a higher incidence of sec.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000325