A questionnaire-based study to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on contact lens wearers

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: CONTACT LENS USERS

Registration Number: CTRI/2021/08/036080

Lead Sponsor: Manipal college of health professions

Brief Summary: SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus causes COVID-19, WHO provided a greater emphasis on hand hygiene, face protection, and avoidance of touching face, mouth, and eyesto restrict the spread of this novel virus. This led to a significant shift in social interaction and change in everyday lives, including contact lens wear and practice by the individual.

The recent update provided to the contact lens users is that the contact lens wear is safe until optimum hand hygiene is practiced during handling lenses and discontinued if unwell. The non-compliance of contact lens users is a global issue. There is a lack of data concerning the conduct and behavior of users of the contact lens. This study aims to gather evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic on the perception, behavior, and attitude among contact lens users. This study will build confidence among eye care professionals to improve the management and reduce the risk of complications related contact lenses.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 289

Inclusion Criteria

Existing Contact lens users Age group 18 years and above Contact lens user from 2019 or before (minimum one year of contact lens use).

Exclusion Criteria

Therapeutic users Occasional contact lens users Previous ocular surgery Eye disease â€“ dry eye disease, infection and inflammation related disease Neurological disease â€“ optic neuritis, night or day blindness, color blindness.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency/number of people reported, Behavior, attitude, and concerns of the contact lens users.	The questionnaire will be administrated at one point of the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Manipal college of health professions
🇮🇳
Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Manipal college of health professions
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Thasmia
Principal investigator
09632841214
thasmia.mcoahsma1@learner.manipal.edu