Abstract
We compared the efficiency of removing cosmetic eyeliner deposits from soft contact lenses with a variety of surfactant cleaners. Four types of daily cleaners were used to clean two groups of soft contact lenses (Group 1 and Group2: FDA classification) contaminated with an eyeliner. The lenses were cleaned in a Clensatron 700CL Automatic Contact Lens Cleaning unit. The amount of lens contamination before and after cleaning was quantified by digitising a photograph of the lens surface. We found that: 1. the eyeliner was less likely to adhere to Group 2 lenses, 2. the efficiency of removing eyeliner was independent of the cleaning solutions we used; when contaminated, Group 2 lenses were generally easier to clean, 3. the Clensatron unit was not as efficient as digital rubbing in removing the eyeliner.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-177 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical and Experimental Optometry |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1991 |
Keywords
- cleaner
- Clensatron
- contact lenses
- deposits
- eyeliner
- surfactants
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry