EGAD-600X120-Above Article-EGAD 2023

Contact lens discomfort, along with contact lens dropout, are highly prevalent conditions.1-7 The complete discontinuation of contact lenses is referred to as contact lens dropout. Contact lens dropout remains around 15-20%, even with advanced contact lens materials.

A recent study investigated characteristics of the eyelid margins, meibomian glands and the tear film of contact lens wearers to determine if the characteristics were related to symptoms of contact lens discomfort.8 Thirty existing daily wear soft contact lens wearers, 6 male, 24 female, with a median age of 23 years (range 18-41) were enrolled in the study.

Tear film characteristics and eyelid signs were evaluated. The contact lens and dry eye questionnaire (CLDEQ-8) was completed during a single visit to evaluate ocular discomfort.

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Melissa Barnett OD, FAAO, FSLS
Dr. Melissa Barnett is a Principal Optometrist at the UC Davis Eye Center in Sacramento. She is an internationally recognized key opinion leader, specializing in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses. Dr. Barnett lectures and publishes extensively on topics including dry eye, anterior segment disease, contact lenses and creating a healthy balance between work and home life for women in optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO) and serves on the Board of American Optometric Association (AOA) Cornea and Contact Lens Council, Women of Vision (WOV), Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI), Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO) is Immediate Past President of The Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS). Dr. Barnett is a spokesperson for the California Optometric Association and a guest lecturer for the STAPLE program. She was awarded The Theia Award for Excellence for Mentoring by Women in Optometry (WO) in 2016.

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