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A comparison of regimen methods for the removal and inactivation of bacteria, fungi and Acanthamoeba from two types of silicone hydrogel lenses
Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 03/27/09

Kilvington S et al. - The findings of this study demonstrate that the use of a manual rubbing step is more effective than rinsing or soaking alone in removing pathogenic microbes from silicone hydrogel lenses. Accordingly, it would seem prudent to recommend that contact lens care systems include a rub step as part of the hygiene regimen.

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Increased Resistance of Contact Lens-Related Bacterial Biofilms to Antimicrobial Activity of Soft Contact Lens Care Solutions
Cornea, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Corneal thinning associated with recurrent microbial keratitis resulting from 7-day extended wear of low Dk hydrogel contact lenses
Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Detection of virulence factors in Serratia strains isolated from contact lens-associated corneal ulcers
Acta Ophthalmologica, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 70%

A Population Survey of the Penetrance of Contact Lens Wear in Australia: Rationale, Methodology and Results
Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Hyphal Penetration of Worn Hydrogel Contact Lenses by Fusarium
Cornea, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 69%