The boundary between compliant and non-compliant behaviour must be clearly defined before a meaningful discussion or research is undertaken. In the contact lens field, ‘patient compliance’ may be interpreted as a user who correctly adheres to the guidelines provided by the ECP in order to achieve optimum lens wear and care. Contact lens patients may be required to comply in the following area of quality care and maintenance regimen: the use of cleaning, rinsing and disinfecting solutions and enzyme tablets; hygiene recommendations, including the washing of hands and lens cases, recommended wearing times and replacement periods
The boundary between compliant and non-compliant behaviour must be clearly defined before a meaningful discussion or research is undertaken. In the contact lens field, ‘patient compliance’ may be interpreted as a user who correctly adheres to the guidelines provided by the ECP in order to achieve optimum lens wear and care. Contact lens patients may be required to comply in the following area of quality care and maintenance regimen: the use of cleaning, rinsing and disinfecting solutions and enzyme tablets; hygiene recommendations, including the washing of hands and lens cases, recommended wearing times and replacement periods