Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Eleonore B Iguban
Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal,
Taft Avenue, Manila
Philippines
Research Article
The In Vitro Anti-Microbial Activity of Multipurpose Contact Lens Solutions against Standard Strains of Common Ocular Pathogens: The Effect of Duration from First Use
Author(s): Eleonore B Iguban, Juan Pablo R Nañagas, Archimedes LD Agahan and Roslyn F De Mesa-RodriguezEleonore B Iguban, Juan Pablo R Nañagas, Archimedes LD Agahan and Roslyn F De Mesa-Rodriguez
Objective: This study aims to determine the in vitro anti-microbial efficacy of opened multi-purpose contact lens solutions on common contact lens-related ocular pathogens. Specifically, this study intend to compare the log reduction in microbial concentration when exposed to newly opened, 5 months- opened, and 10 months–opened multi-purpose contact lens solutions.
Methods: This is a single-blind controlled experiment that evaluated five locally available multi-purpose contact lens solutions (MPS) in terms of their antimicrobial efficacy towards common contact lens-related ocular pathogens using the stand alone criteria. Newly opened, 5-month old, and 10 –month old multipurpose contact lens solutions were compared based on their effect in reducing microbial concentration at 6 hours of exposure.
Results: Multi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000560