Reasons for discontinuation of wear
| Reason | Number of patients | Distorted surface:OSD | Mean duration of wear (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discomfort | 7 | 4:3 | 0.6 |
| Limited improvement of VA | 5 | 1:4 | 2.2 |
| Insertion/removal too difficult | 4 | 1:3 | 0.8 |
| Cured | 4 | 2:2 | 2.3 |
| Ophthalmic complications | 3 | 2:1 | 0.7 |
| ‘Stopped working’ | 3 | 0:3 | 0.7 |
| Lost/broken | 2 | 1:1 | 4.9 |
| Disease progression | 2 | 0:2 | 0.8 |
| Cosmetic issues | 1 | 0:1 | 0.2 |
| Systemic disease | 1 | 0:1 | 3.9 |
Median duration of wear before discontinuation was 1.0 year. There is no relationship between reasons stopped wearing and primary diagnosis (r=−0.02145, p=0.9072).
OSD, ocular surface disease; VA, visual acuity.