CL Solutions Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are biguanides?
PHMB and alexidine
What is in optifree (Alcon)?
Polyquad, aldox, sodium citrate
What is in Blink Revitalens (J and J)?
Alexidine, polyquad, EDTA, tetronic
What is in complete (J and J)?
PHMB, EDTA
What is in Renu Advanced (B and L)?
Polyquad, alexidine, polyaminolpropyl biguanide, poloxamine, poloxamer
What is in Biotrue (B and L)?
Polyquad, polyaminolpropyl biguanide, hyaluronic acid
What is in Clear Care (Alcon)?
Peroxide
What is in Oxysept (J and J)?
Peroxide
What is in Boston simplus (B and L)?
Chorhexidine and PHMB
What is in Unique Ph from Japan?
Polyquad and EDTA
What is in Boston original (B and L)?
Chlorhexidine and EDTA
If a patient is allergic to biguanide what solution can they use?
Optifree or peroxide (Clear Care or Oxysept) [maybe Unique Ph and Boston original]
What is preserved with a biguanide?
Complete, Blink revitalens, Renu advanced, Biotrue, boston simplus
What is preserved with EDTA?
Blink revitalens, complete, unique ph, boston original
What are 3 FDA approved BCLs?
PureVision (group 1) Air Optix Night and Day (group 3) Acuvue Oasys (group 1)
Broken epithelial surfaces need ___ BCLs?
Tight fitting (high Dk) for minimal movement
Pain management with intact epi needs ___ BCLs?
Looser fitting for increased comfort and tear exchange
What three related conditions indicate a loose fit BCL?
Entropion, lagophthalmos, trichiasis
Does Fuchs need a loose or tight fit?
Loose
When related to abrasions should you not use BCLs?
Don’t use with traumatic CAs or CL induced abrasions
T/F bandage contact lenses are contraindicated with full thickness laceration
True, potential entry for microorganisms
