Abstract
Language | English |
---|---|
Pages | 117-125 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | BMC Ophthalmology |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- ophthalmology
- contact lens
Cite this
}
Attachment of acanthamoeba to first- and second-generation silicone hydrogel contact lenses. / Beattie, T.K.; Tomlinson, A.; McFadyen, A.
In: BMC Ophthalmology, Vol. 113, No. 1, 2006, p. 117-125.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Attachment of acanthamoeba to first- and second-generation silicone hydrogel contact lenses
AU - Beattie, T.K.
AU - Tomlinson, A.
AU - McFadyen, A.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Acanthamoeba demonstrated a significantly greater affinity for the first-generation silicone hydrogel lens as compared with the second-generation silicone hydrogel and the conventional hydrogel. If exposed to Acanthamoeba (e.g., when showering or swimming, through noncontinuous wear and ineffective lens care regimes), first-generation silicone hydrogel lenses may promote a greater risk of Acanthamoeba infection due to the enhanced attachment characteristics of this lens material. However, prospective studies in patients are required to determine if these experimental results are clinically significant.
AB - Acanthamoeba demonstrated a significantly greater affinity for the first-generation silicone hydrogel lens as compared with the second-generation silicone hydrogel and the conventional hydrogel. If exposed to Acanthamoeba (e.g., when showering or swimming, through noncontinuous wear and ineffective lens care regimes), first-generation silicone hydrogel lenses may promote a greater risk of Acanthamoeba infection due to the enhanced attachment characteristics of this lens material. However, prospective studies in patients are required to determine if these experimental results are clinically significant.
KW - ophthalmology
KW - contact lens
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.10.018
U2 - 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.10.018
DO - 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.10.018
M3 - Article
VL - 113
SP - 117
EP - 125
JO - BMC Ophthalmology
T2 - BMC Ophthalmology
JF - BMC Ophthalmology
SN - 1471-2415
IS - 1
ER -