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OverviewSilicone hydrogel contact lenses (CLs) were launched 10 years ago. Their greater oxygen transmissibility grants the material a superior physiological performance. However, CL associated microbial keratitis still occurs. Aiming to understand the occurrence of microbial keratitis among silicone hydrogel CL wearers the present work will address the susceptibility of silicone hydrogel materials to microbial adhesion and colonization, tear film deposition, bacterial detachment and disinfection. Studies performed on worn CLs revealed that silicone hydrogel lenses are less susceptible to protein deposition than conventional hydrogels. This material is less prone to the adhesion of Staphylococcus epidermidis as well. With concern to disinfection, it was found that the formulation of the multipurpose solutions and the lens materials play a complex interaction that can ultimately lead to better or worse scores of disinfection. Reviewing the methods employed to evaluate CL disinfection and to improve the formulation of multipurpose solutions should reduce the number of microbial keratitis episodes among silicone hydrogel CL wearers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Livia SantosPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG Imprint: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.273kg ISBN: 9783639174038ISBN 10: 3639174038 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 04 August 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |