Report shows every patient counts for CL compliance

It was certainly not a first, but news of a student contact lens wearer being treated for an eye infection made quite a few headlines this week.

The Daily Telegraph reported an 18 year old finding 'a worm-like feature in her left eye', leading the optical profession to communicate the message of good contact lens compliance once again.

Acanthamoeba expert Nicole Carnt stressed the importance of patient leaflets and No Water stickers. She also told Optician that, contrary to reports, Acanthamoeba from the eye cannot get into the spinal chord.

The coverage demonstrates how the ripple effect of a single case can quickly go on to affect the industry as a whole.