Compliance of contact lens wear and care

Dear contact lens wearer,

My name is Divani Moodley. I am an optometrist conducting a research study for a Master of Optometry degree at UKZN Westville campus.
You are being invited to consider participating in a study to determine the compliance of contact lens wear and care in a sample of contact lens wearers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The aim and purpose of this research is to establish the current level of compliance as well as to identify any contact lens compliance related problem areas. The study is expected to include 117 subjects between the ages of 18-60 years, living in and attending a contact lens practice in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal as well as have been wearing contact lenses for a year or longer. It will involve a brief questionnaire which you will kindly be asked to fill out which entails your wear and care habits with regard to your contact lenses. If you choose to participate, the duration is expected to be 10 minutes.
The study does not involve any risks and/or discomforts. I hope that the study will benefit you as it will allow me to obtain results that would be extremely useful to optometrists in determining how we can improve patient compliance with contact lenses and make your wearing experience as a contact lens wearer safer and more enjoyable.
This study has been ethically reviewed and approved by the UKZN Biomedical research Ethics Committee (approval number_).
In the event of any problems or concerns/questions you may contact the researcher on 0718985709/email [email protected] or the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee, contact details as follows:

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ETHICS ADMINISTRATION
Research Office, Westville Campus
Govan Mbeki Building
Private Bag X 54001
Durban
4000
KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: 27 31 2604769 – Fax 27 31 2604609

Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You are encouraged to ask any questions regarding this research study before deciding whether to participate or not.
Cost: There is no cost or compensation involved in participating in this study.
Confidentiality: Whilst all efforts will be made to keep your information confidential, total confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. All information obtained during this study will be kept in a locked cupboard for 5 years after which it will be shredded. Your information may be disclosed if required by law or organizations that inspect this study for quality assurance. It will not be used individually, but be used to report group findings. Your name will not be used in any report related to the study.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw freely at any point of the study without penalty or facing any consequences.
Consent:
I have been informed about the study entitled, “A study to determine compliance of contact lens wear and care in a sample of contact lens wearers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal” by Divani Moodley.

I understand the purpose and procedures of the study.
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about the study and have had answers to my satisfaction.
I declare that my participation in this study is entirely voluntary and that I may withdraw at any time without affecting any treatment or care that I would usually be entitled to.

I Agree