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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Dec 1.
Published in final edited form as: Optom Vis Sci. 2011 Dec;88(12):1402–1408. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182333cf9

Table 3. Risk factor awareness.

Risk Factor DFW
n (%)
UTSW
n (%)
p value
Lens usage
 Sleeping in lenses 257 (92) 141 (93) 1.000
 Replacing less frequently than recommended 225 (82) 138 (91) 0.098
Solutions
 Using fresh solution 248 (90) 149 (98) 0.037
 Topping-off 151 (54) 145 (95) <0.001
Water exposure
 Swim/water sports 170 (62) 106 (70) 0.296
 Tap water 200 (72) 134 (88) 0.008
 Showering 102 (36) NA -
Lens case replacement 228 (82) 126 (83) 1.000
Hygiene 250 (90) 152 (100) 0.004