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Original Research | Health Sciences | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1911 - 1916 | Turkiye
Awareness and Care of Contact Lenses as Biomedical Devices During COVID-19: A Case Study from Turkiye
Abstract: This cross sectional survey investigated awareness, behaviors and care practices of contact lens users in Turkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from 178 adult participants were collected using an online questionnaire assessing contact lens use, hygiene behaviors and perceived ocular transmissions risk. Results showed behavioral changes in contact lens and spectacle use during the pandemic, delayed eye examinations, and mixed awareness regarding ocular transmission and hygiene precautions. Findings were generally consistent with reports from other countries. The study highlights the need for stronger patient education bye eye professionals during future infectious disease outbreaks.
Keywords: Contact Lens, COVID-19, Ocular transmission, Eye health, Contact lens hygiene, Pandemic behavior, Turkiye
How to Cite?: Sinem Sipahioglu Kara, Sukriye Ceren Ocal Dirican, "Awareness and Care of Contact Lenses as Biomedical Devices During COVID-19: A Case Study from Turkiye", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1911-1916, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26424131644, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26424131644