Parental influences on contact lens uptake among school‐aged individuals with myopia in Kenya
Parental CL uptake decisions are significantly influenced by perceived academic benefits and concerns regarding the child's ability to manage CLs. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and professional guidance to address parental concerns, improve CL uptake, and enhance myopia management in school-aged Kenyan children.
Authors
- Emmanuel E. Okenwa-Vincent (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7366-3911)
- Tecla Sum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7345-4714)
Institutions
- Kaimosi Friends University (KE)
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Optometry and Vision Science
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000002243
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35