LIPCOF and contact lens wearers - a new tool to forecast subjective dryness and degree of comfort of contact lens wearers

Sickenberger, Wolfgang, Pult, Heiko ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4371-8007 and Sickenberger, B. 2000. LIPCOF and contact lens wearers - a new tool to forecast subjective dryness and degree of comfort of contact lens wearers. Contactologia 22 (2) , pp. 74-79.

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Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate whether the use of LIPCOF enables prediction of a 'dry eye status', thereby allowing an assessment of the success rate of contact lens wear. Another aim was to investigate whether LIPCOF can supplement or even replace objective standard tear-film tests. Methods: 91 volunteers were enrolled in the study. The data collected was evaluated by various statistical tests. The Mann-Whitney-U-Test and Kruskal-Wallis-Test showed statistically significant differences (p <0.05) between LIPCOF and the criteria condition. It is a reliable indicator of the degree of dryness and comfort. A pretest calculation was carried out which yielded the following results. Results: With LIPCOF grade 0 and 1, more than 90% of subjects showed no problems with CL wear. 73% of subjects with LIPCOFs grade 2 and 3 showed significant CL-wearing problems. These findings show that LIPCOF helps in predicting the success of CL wear. Based on the findings of this study the following procedure is recommended: LIPCOFs grade 0 and 1: no significant restriction to CL wear. LIPCOFs grade 2 and 3: one or more of the following may apply: - reduced comfort - comfortable wearing time of approximately 6-8 hours - feeling of dryness - possible artificial tear use. Conclusion: In summary it can be stated that LIPCOF is useful in the initial assessment of the expected success of CL wear. LIPCOF is recommended as a standard tool in the diagnosis of dry eye-Subjective Dryness and Comfort (SDC) and thereby greatly simplifies the diagnosis, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Optometry and Vision Sciences
ISSN:	1435-9472
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2023 16:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/164182

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