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“Common Ophthalmic Preservatives in Soft Contact Lens Care Products: Benefits, Complications, and a Comparison to Non-Preserved Solutions” [Response to Letter]

Year: 2021

Type: letter

Abstract: We thank Drs. Erdinest, London, and Levinger for their interest in our article discussing common ophthalmic preservatives in soft contact lens care products. e agree with the authors regarding the physiological effects of polyquaternium-1, polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), and/or borate on the ocular surface. While we did comment on the cytotoxicity of polyquaternium-1 affecting epithelial tight junctions, 2 we did not specify this as oxidative stress or acknowledge the role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-) secretion, and we appreciate the added detail. 4] Nevertheless, their comments do augment our report.

Source: Clinical Optometry

DOI: 10.2147/opto.s345559

Authors: Chelsea S Bradley, Lindsay A Sicks, Andrew D Pucker

Institutions: Illinois College of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320

OpenAlex ID: W3209538596

Cites: 7

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