Thursday, August 28, 2008

Base Knowledge for Contact Lens Care

The contact lens case is an important component of any contact lens care and maintenance system. However, numerous clinical studies have shown that contact lens cases can harbour bacterial growth. To understand why, it is necessary to know a little more about bacteria and something called biofilm.
Lot of contact lens wearers are very particular in the care of their lenses, care of the contact lens case is often neglected.
How is bacterial growth possible in a contact lens case?
Scientists have discovered that bacteria can survive in a protective ?slime? coating called biofilm. This coating is formed when environmental conditions are not optimal for the survival of the bacteria, for example, in a contact lens case filled with disinfecting solution.

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

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SB Optical said...

Ensuring proper contact lens case care is crucial, yet overlooked by many wearers. The issue lies in bacterial growth facilitated by biofilm, a protective slime coating. This emphasizes the need for meticulous hygiene. For top-notch lens care essentials, consider checking out SB Optical - your go-to for quality and hygiene in vision maintenance!