Disinfection of hydrophilic lenses

The cleaning and disinfection of hydrogel lenses has been discussed in the optometric literature by a number of authors. Although significant differences exist among authors regarding the disinfection method of choice, there is reasonable agreement that lenses that are carefully cleaned and rinsed a...

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Published inJournal of the American Optometric Association Vol. 52; no. 3; p. 179
Main Authors Wechsler, S, George, N C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1981
Subjects
Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic - standards
Corneal Diseases - prevention & control
Disinfection - methods
Hot Temperature
Humans
Patient Compliance
Sodium Chloride
Solutions
Sterilization - methods
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Summary:The cleaning and disinfection of hydrogel lenses has been discussed in the optometric literature by a number of authors. Although significant differences exist among authors regarding the disinfection method of choice, there is reasonable agreement that lenses that are carefully cleaned and rinsed are advantageous from the standpoint of both safety and lens longevity. Chemical disinfection with the soaking solution changed daily is a fail-safe method, while thermal disinfection may be less safe, perhaps due to ineffective lens case construction or thermal unit breakdown.
ISSN:0003-0244