Results and comments about scleral lens user experiences, from insertion and removal training challenges to salines to the fitting process, costs, and more.
September 5-10, 2024. 421. This is a repeat of a survey we conducted in 2018. Last time around, we had 430 participants, so it's very similar. Clearly, the need to remove/rinse/refill remains a significant issue for the community, with only about 1/3
Most people seemed to rely on one, two, or all three of the following - not necessarily in this order!. Many people also mentioned that applying their prescription eye drops first seemed to be part of the solution. I encourage you to read more below!
October 16-23, 2023. 214. NOTE: Four participants mentioned that they have only one lens. The survey was not designed to accommodate this, and the overall impact on the numbers should be minimal. Note: Several people commented that their annual costs
Here's how the details break down:. Comfort rules, but vision is a big motivator too!. Most of the "Other" answers were about dryness. This was a bit tricky as I had to rely on people to type in some complete names to avoid ambiguity (providing a com
How often do you clean your plungers and cases? What do you use for cleaning?
Which saline do you use for filling? Do you add anything to it? If so, what? And more
(For questions which were not applicable to all participants, the number of responses is indicated.). (For example, Clear Care requires 6 hours; Unique pH requires 4 hours; Boston Simplus requires 4 hours; Tangible Clean requires 6 hours. Each manufa
Survey period: March 2-7, 2023. We had 363 participants in this survey, however, for the primary questions of the survey, we limited it to those who have used sclerals for at least three years (that was about 70% of total participants). Those who hav
Survey period: February 9-14, 2023. Participants: 277. Tips, suggestions and comments: LOTS. Choices presented in survey were:. So - a little over 15% of participants are frequently experiencing bubbles, which was a little concerning!. This was a "ch
Survey period: January 18-24, 2023. Participants: 337. Comments: 83. In 2018, the split was about 70-30 between those who use a standard plunger insertion technique and those who use other tools/methods. In 2023, the split has shifted to 60-40! Clear
Survey period: January 3-9, 2023. Participants: 305. How long do you wear your scleral lenses each day? What are the constraining factors?
January 8-20, 2020. 536. Doctors, as you’ll see from these survey results, there is a significant need for increased awareness of acanthamoeba risk amongst scleral lens users. My hope is that this survey will prompt you to review your patient instruc
June 6-9, 2019. 145. This survey was exclusively for people who have been successfully fitted with scleral lenses, meaning specifically that (1) their eye doctor feels the fit is correct, and (2) the lenses are comfortable enough for them to wear as
March 13-27, 2019. 142. Participants who selected “Other”:. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
February 18 to March 27, 2019. 185. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
December 19, 2018 - January 6, 2019. 430. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
December 12-18, 2018. 335. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
December 5-11, 2018. 215. "Other" responses:. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
November 28-December 4, 2018. 358. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.
November 21-27, 2018. 290. You are welcome to use our surveys freely so long as you attribute them to THE DRY EYE SHOP and provide a link to this page.