Subjective Wearing Experience of Lehfilcon A Among Satisfied Comfilcon A Toric Lens Wearers.

PURPOSE

To evaluate the subjective wearing experience of lehfilcon A toric lenses among subjects who were already satisfied with their comfilcon A toric lenses.

METHODS

This was an open-label, single arm study of currently satisfied comfilcon A soft toric contact lens (Biofinity Toric, CooperVision, Pleasanton, CA) wearers that were refit with lehfilcon A soft toric lenses (Total30 for Astigmatism; Alcon Vision LLC, Fort Worth, TX). Subjects were administered a questionnaire about satisfaction with comfort, visual performance, end of day comfort, and ease of handling with lehfilcon A toric lenses.

RESULTS

A total of 40 subjects completed the study. After one month of wear the median and interquartile range (IQR) was 8 (2) for overall satisfaction with lehfilcon A comfort, 8 (1.25) for visual performance, 7 (3.25) for end of day comfort, 9 (2) for ease of handling, and finally 8 (2) for overall satisfaction.

CONCLUSION

A high proportion of subjects were satisfied with the subjective wearing experience with lehfilcon A toric lenses, including satisfaction with comfort, visual performance, end of day comfort, and ease of handling.