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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