Abstract
Acanthamoebal attachment to the S-H lenses was significantly greater than to the conventional hydrogel. Liquid-cultured trophozoites demonstrated a higher affinity for the lenses tested. Wear and bacterial biofilm coating had no effect on attachment to S-H lenses. The increased attachment found with the S-H lens may be an inherent characteristic of the polymer or a side effect of the surface treatment procedure to which the lenses are exposed. It is possible that S-H lenses are at greater risk of promoting Acanthamoeba infection if exposed to the organism because of the enhanced attachment characteristic of this new material.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 765-771 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | BMC Ophthalmology |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- microbiology
- contact lens
- ophthalmology
- acanthamoeba