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Journal article

Uptake and Release Phenomena in Contact Lens Care by Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

Abstract

Contact lens solutions are highly complex mixtures of biocides (preservatives), surfactants, and other agents designed to disinfect, clean, and wet contact lenses. The commercialization of silicone hydrogel (SiHy) lenses has resulted in unique challenges to the manufacturers of contact lens solutions, because the properties of these materials differ markedly from those seen previously with poly-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-based hydrogels. …

Authors

Jones L; Powell CH

Journal

Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 29–36

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

1 2013

DOI

10.1097/icl.0b013e31827d4f25

ISSN

1542-2321