To provide an insight to the level of compliance of silicone hydrogel contact lens users, which in turn would be helpful for the optometrist and ophthalmologist to concentrate on major areas of non-compliance while dispensing the lens.

One hundred and forty-five silicone hydrogel contact lens wearers with an age range of 16-66 years were selected conveniently from the contact lens clinic, Tehran, Iran. After receiving informed consent from the participants, to assess the level of compliance, the patients were requested to complete a questionnaire.

The mean (±SD) age of the contact lens users was 27.16 ±6.09 years. Out of 145 subjects, only 6 (4.1%) of the lens users were identified to be compliant with the least level of compliance observed in the maintenance of lens care accessories. The age, gender and years of experience in contact lens use did not show any significant difference in the level of compliance.

The data reveal that non-compliance with lens care procedures among our silicone hydrogel contact lens wearers is common. The results indicated that all subjects had some degree of non-compliance and the least level of compliance observed in the care of lens accessories. Whereas, approaches aimed at improving compliance with lens care practices are needed.