Table 3.
Knowledge of adolescents about CCLs (N=392)
| Knowledge true/false statements | Percentage of incorrect answer
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|---|---|---|
| CCL user (n=53) | Non-CCL user (n=339) | |
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| • CCLs are one-size fits all. | 38 (71.7) | 240 (72.1) |
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| • It is okay to share CCL. | 3 (5.7) | 56 (16.6) |
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| • There are no risks associated with using CCL. | 16 (30.8) | 142 (42.5) |
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| • Selling CCL over-the-counter is illegal. | 47 (88.7) | 278 (82.7) |
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| • CCLs are monitored by the FDA, the same as contact that correct vision. | 49 (94.2) | 295 (88.9) |
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| • Buying CCL without a prescription does not increase your risk of permanent eye damage. | 28 (52.8) | 203 (60.8) |
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| • If someone sells you CCL without asking to see your prescription first, they are breaking the law. | 45 (84.9) | 251 (74.9) |
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| • “Circle” lenses (a.k.a “Anime” contacts) have not been approved by the FDA. | 44 (84.6) | 308 (92.2) |
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| • Parasites can stick to CCL and can burrow into your eye. | 30 (56.6) | 214(64.3) |
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| Total knowledge score: mean/SD = (3.28/1.52)a | 3.2 (1.6) | 3.0 (1.8) |
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| Low [0, 2] | 17 (32.1) | 131 (38.8) |
| Medium [3, 4] | 24 (45.3) | 137 (40.5) |
| High [5, 9] | 12 (22.6) | 70 (20.7) |
Note:
a
One-way ANOVA P-value: 0.32, Kruskal–Wallis: 0.27.
Abbreviations: CCL, cosmetic contact lenses; FDA, Food and Drug Administration.