Frequency of contact lens complications between contact lens wearers using multipurpose solutions versus hydrogen peroxide in the United States and Canada

Tichenor, Anna A., Cofield, Stacey S., Gann, Drew, Elder, Marian, Ng, Alison ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6277-8470, Walsh, Karen, Jones, Lyndon W. and Nichols, Jason A. 2021. Frequency of contact lens complications between contact lens wearers using multipurpose solutions versus hydrogen peroxide in the United States and Canada. Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 47 (5) , pp. 277-282. 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000761

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Abstract

Objectives:To retrospectively compare frequency of contact lens (CL) complications in soft CL users of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and multipurpose solutions (MPS).Methods:This was a multicenter, retrospective chart review of CL records from each patient's three most recent eye examinations at academic and private practices. Patients must have used the same solution type for at least 3 years. Univariate analyses were conducted using t tests, and chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical measures.Results:There were 1,137 patients included, with 670 (59%) using MPS and 467 (41%) H2O2. In total, 706 (62%) experienced at least one complication; 409 used MPS and 297 used H2O2. There was no difference in the proportion of patients experiencing at least one complication between MPS (61%) and H2O2 (64%) (P=0.38). Multipurpose solutions users were more likely to report discomfort compared with H2O2 users (P=0.04). Presumed microbial keratitis was experienced by 16 MPS and nine H2O2 users (P=0.60).Conclusions:No significant differences were found in the frequency of CL complications between MPS and H2O2. H2O2 users were less likely to report discomfort and thus switching to a H2O2 system may be an alternative in CL users with discomfort.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Optometry and Vision Sciences
Publisher:	Contact Lens Association of Opthalmologists
ISSN:	1542-2321
Last Modified:	10 Jan 2025 12:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/174827

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