Journal article
Uptake and Release of Polyvinyl Alcohol from Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses.
Abstract
SIGNIFICANCE: Polyvinyl alcohol is a wetting agent that could reduce the symptoms of dry eye and contact lens discomfort. Currently, only one lens type, nelfilcon A (DAILIES AquaComfort Plus), releases polyvinyl alcohol. The concept of releasing this agent from contact lenses could be applied to other lens materials.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to measure the release of polyvinyl alcohol from commercially available hydrogel daily …
Authors
Phan C-M; Subbaraman LN; Jones LW
Journal
Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 96, No. 3, pp. 180–186
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
3 2019
DOI
10.1097/opx.0000000000001351
ISSN
1040-5488