Patient-related barriers to Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lens wear among keratoconus patients in Jordan

摘要: Abstract Purpose To assess potential patient-related barriers to rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens wear for vision rehabilitation in a sample of keratoconus (KC) patients Jordan. Methods Barriers RGP contact among KC were discussed and specified by focus group which consisted five optometrists who are involved practice. The addressed from the patient’s perspective. identified then used design final questionnaire study. 8 questions ask participant rate, within 5-points scale (1: strongly disagree 5: agree), how each suggested item is considered barrier wear. Results 204 (86 females, 118 males) semi-structured interview answer questionnaire. average age participants was 30.85 (±8.74) years old ranged 18 62 years. diagnosis (± standard deviation) 21.96 (±7.22) with range 12–52 All reported that they had never tried lenses their rehabilitation; however, other management options such as glasses, keratoplasty, collagen cross linking Intacs. mean score total high at 3.8 (±0.4) (out 5). major were: lack awareness benefits lenses, fear possible complications, medical insurance cost lens. Conclusions study reveals several prevalent. Consequently, there an imperative need adopt better planning strategies protocol order assure best eye care service