Disinfection Efficacy and Encystment Rate of Soft Contact Lens Multipurpose Solutions Against Acanthamoeba

Objectives: To assess the ability of commercial and experimental soft contact lens multipurpose solutions (MPS) to promote Acanthamoeba trophozoite encystment and their biocidal efficacy against Acanthamoeba trophozoites and cysts. The effects on encystment and disinfection efficacy by the incorporation of propylene glycol (PG) in the formulation of MPS were also investigated. Methods: Acanthamoeba trophozoites (Acanthamoeba castellanii ATCC...