New Study Shows Many U.S. Contact Lens Wearers Do Not Comply With Recommended Replacement...(were worn on a daily wear basis for 12.8...),Health

Date:6/4/2009

were worn on a daily wear basis for 12.8 +/- 3.2 hours per day, 6.2 +/- 1.5 days a week. The distribution of lens types was 16 percent daily disposable, 45 percent two-week replacement silicone hydrogel and 39 percent one-month replacement silicone hydrogel. Eye care practitioners were asked to provide lens information and their recommendation for replacement schedules after the surveys had been completed and sealed in envelopes. All responses were anonymous.

About Centre for Contact Lens Research
Established in 1988 at the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry, the Centre for Contact Lens Research is a globally recognized organization that performs clinical research investigating the ocular response to contact lenses and other forms of vision correction. Working in partnership with industry affiliates and collaborating with both local and international researchers, the organization’s clinical trials focus on conventional and silicone hydrogel materials, rigid gas permeable lenses, lens care products, orthokeratology, and the ocular effects of refractive surgery.

About CIBA VISION
With a shared passion for healthy vision and better life, CIBA VISION is a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of contact lenses and lens care products. CIBA VISION is dedicated to improving the quality of patients’ lives around the world through innovative vision care solutions and strong partnerships with eye care professionals. With worldwide headquarters in Atlanta, CIBA VISION products are available in more than 70 countries around the world. For more information, visit the CIBA VISION web site at www.cibavision.com.

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