The effect of albumin and cholesterol on the biotribological behavior of hydrogels for contact lenses

• Published in: Acta biomaterialia Vol. 26; pp. 184 - 194
• Main Authors: Silva, D., Fernandes, A.C., Nunes, T.G., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2015
• Subjects: Albumin; Albumins; Cholesterol; Cholesterol - chemistry; Contact lenses; Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; Equipment Design; Equipment Failure Analysis; Fluid flow; Fluids; Friction; Friction coefficient; HEMA; Hydrogels; Hydrogels - chemistry; Lubricants - chemistry; Lubrication - methods; Materials Testing; Serum Albumin - chemistry; Silicone; Tribology; Wettability; HEMA; Hydrogels; Contact lenses; Silicone; Friction coefficient; Albumin; Cholesterol

[Display omitted] The irritation/discomfort associated with the use of contact lenses (CLs) is often related to the eyelid-lens friction. Although the use of such devices is widespread, the information about the influence of the lacrimal fluid biomolecules on the tribological behavior of the CLs hyd...