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Contact Lens Cases: The Missing Link in Contact Lens Safety?

Abstract

PURPOSE: To summarize a variety of issues associated with contact lens case contamination and discuss appropriate methods that can limit this. METHODS: A literature review was undertaken investigating the major factors associated with case contamination, with specific reference to the major pathogens associated with contamination, the role of bacterial biofilms, and methods that can limit contamination.

Authors

Hall BJ; Jones L

Journal

Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 101–105

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

March 2010

DOI

10.1097/icl.0b013e3181d05555

ISSN

1542-2321