Contact lenses and microbes – latest innovations
Mark Willcox and Mohit Verma provide an overview of products that support compliance by detecting or inhibiting microbial contamination. Continue reading
Outsmarting bacteria with new technology
“Chemical nose” for the visual identification of emerging ocular pathogens using gold nanostars
Debarun Dutta explores the use of gold nanoparticles to identify ocular pathogens in contact lens cases. Continue reading
Patient handout: Cleaning instructions for contact lens wearers
New technology designed to outsmart bacteria on contact lenses and cases is in development, but that doesn’t mean eye care providers can ease up on patient instructions. Our patient handout is designed to facilitate that conversation. Download the patient handout.
Antimicrobial activity of cationic peptide Mel-4 covalently bound to contact lenses
Debarun Dutta describes the antimicrobial efficacy of melamine-coated contact lenses Continue reading
