TRENDS IN SWEDISH CONTACT LENS PRESCRIBING 2017

Scandinavian Journal of Optometry and Visual Science Pub Date : 2019-07-15 DOI:10.5384/SJOVS.VOL12I1P5-7

Oskar Johansson

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ABSTRACTÂ Background: The purpose was to evaluate the trends of contact lens prescribing among Swedish optometrists in 2017.Materials and Methods: A standardized survey form was distributed to Swedish optometrists using their professional organisations, optometry chains, direct email, and by hand directly. They were asked to fill out the form for the ten contact lens fits performed after receipt of the survey form. Information was collected regarding age and sex of patient, fit/refit, lens design and material, modality and solution prescribed.Results: 57 forms were returned detailing 562 fits. The mean age of the patients was 37 yrs, and 65 % were female. 83 % were fitted for full-time wear and 27 % were managed as new fits. 94.7 % were soft contact lens fits and silicone hydrogel was the dominating material.Conclusions: When compared with data from Norway and Denmark, it is evident that daily disposables are more popular in these countries (74 %), whereas in Sweden it is monthly replacements (58 %). Otherwise, the results are similar to what has been reported from other parts of the world.Â Keywords: contact lens, Sweden, prescribing trends, survey

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2017年瑞典隐形眼镜处方趋势

ABSTRACTÂ背景:目的是评估2017年瑞典验光师配戴隐形眼镜的趋势。材料和方法:通过专业组织、验光链、直接电子邮件和直接手工向瑞典验光师分发标准化调查表。他们被要求填写表格，在收到调查表格后进行10次隐形眼镜适配。收集患者的年龄和性别、适配/改装、晶状体设计和材料、形态和处方溶液等信息。结果:返回57份表格，详细记录了562次配合。患者平均年龄37岁，女性占65%。83%的人适合全职穿着，27%的人作为新穿着进行管理。软性隐形眼镜贴片占94.7%，硅胶水凝胶为主要材料。结论:与挪威和丹麦的数据相比，很明显，在这些国家，每日使用的一次性用品更受欢迎(74%)，而在瑞典，每月更换一次(58%)。除此之外，结果与世界其他地区报道的结果相似。Â关键词:隐形眼镜，瑞典，处方趋势，调查

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