Table 5. Non-compliant behavior.
Non-compliant Behavior | DFW n (%) |
---|---|
Lens usage | |
Sleeping in lenses | |
Naps, once or less per week, once or more per week | 158 (56) |
Lens replacement frequency | |
Few extra days, a week or more longer than recommended | 146 (52) |
Solutions | |
Using fresh solution | |
Never or occasionally re-use | 79 (28) |
Topping-off | |
Occasionally or every night | 118(42) |
Water exposure | |
Swim/water sports | |
Occasionally or always | 181 (64) |
Tap water | |
All water exposure | 161 (57) |
Lenses only | 25 (9) |
Case only | 146 (52) |
Lens storage case | |
Replacement frequency | |
Never or only if Dr. gives new case at yearly visit | 131 (47) |
Hygiene | |
Hand washing before handling lenses | |
Never, occasionally or at least with water | 139 (49) |