Table 2. Treating physician practice.
Dermatologist’s practice | No. (%) | ||
Count | % | ||
Did your treating physician suggest you to visit an ophthalmologist for an eye examination? | Yes | 83 | 18.4 |
No | 322 | 71.2 | |
I don’t remember | 47 | 10.4 | |
Were you asked if you had undergone a vision correction operation in the past 6 months or intended to undergo one within the next 6 months? | Yes | 78 | 17.3 |
No | 305 | 67.5 | |
I don’t remember | 69 | 15.3 | |
Were you informed about possible contact lens intolerance? | Yes | 125 | 27.7 |
No | 260 | 57.5 | |
I don’t remember | 67 | 14.8 | |
Did your treating physician prescribe a lubricant eye drop for you? | Yes | 305 | 67.5 |
No | 116 | 25.7 | |
I don’t remember | 31 | 6.9 | |
Did your treating physician suggest that you should see him as soon as possible in case of any significant ocular signs or symptoms? | Yes | 166 | 36.7 |
No | 206 | 45.6 | |
I don’t remember | 80 | 17.7 |