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July 2, 2026Indian Journal of OphthalmologyOpen Access

Commentary: Evolving trends in contact lens practice in India — Insights from a decade-long experience at a tertiary eye care center

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ABArush BhuwalkaL V Prasad Eye InstituteAGArnav GhoshL V Prasad Eye InstituteUBUmasankar BarikL V Prasad Eye Institute

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Implication

Observational study evaluates contact lens prescribing trends at a tertiary eye care center, suggesting evolving practices and implications for patient care.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the prescribing trends of contact lenses among users at a tertiary eye care center in India over a decade.
  • Conducted a hospital-based observational study between January 2013 and December 2022.
  • Analyzed data from 5138 CL users, documenting indications and types of contact lenses prescribed.
  • Examined gender differences in lens type prescribed and trends over time.
  • The most common indications for CLs were visual rehabilitation (89%) and refractive error (55.4%).
  • Significant decline in CL prescriptions observed from 2020 to 2022, likely due to COVID-19 impacts on hospital visits.
  • Higher prescription rates for corneal gas permeable lenses noted in males compared to females (P < 0.05).

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Bhuwalka et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a45ff3c9ed134303130fc14https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_2703_25
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