Microbial Contamination of Contact Lenses, Lens Care Solutions, and Their Accessories: A Literature Review
Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 116 - 129
Published: Mar 1, 2010
Abstract
A contact lens (CL) can act as a vector for microorganisms to adhere to and transfer to the ocular surface. Commensal microorganisms that uneventfully cohabitate on lid margins and conjunctivae and potential pathogens that are found transiently on the ocular surface can inoculate CLs in vivo. In the presence of reduced tissue resistance, these resident microorganisms or transient pathogens can invade and colonize the cornea or conjunctiva to...
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Title
Microbial Contamination of Contact Lenses, Lens Care Solutions, and Their Accessories: A Literature Review
Published Date
Mar 1, 2010
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
116 - 129
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