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CL (Solutions) Flashcards

1
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CL Care: Why?

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  • Minimize infections & other ocular complications (Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis, Sensitivity reactions, Corneal infiltrates & ulcers)
  • Maintain good comfort & vision
  • Maintain diagnostic lenses
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What are infections ocular complications

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  • Giant papillary conjunctivitis
  • Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis
  • Sensitivity reactions
  • Corneal infiltrates & ulcers
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All CL care products, including solutions, disinfection units, & CL cases are required to undergo review by _________ before they can be sold to the public

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Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

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Solution undergo testing in following areas

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Chemistry
Microbiology
Toxicity
Clinical evaluation

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Chemistry: Solution stability

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  • pH, salinity, viscosity, etc
  • Breakdown of chemical components
  • Sterility
  • Shelf life
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Chemistry: Interaction with CL materials

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  • Affect lens parameters
  • Discoloration
  • Absorption
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7
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kills rates for bacteria & fungi

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Microbiology

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8
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kill organisms by simply placing the lens in solution

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Disinfecting solutions

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9
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require a regimen including cleaning & rinsing to kill sufficient organism

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Disinfection systems

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10
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Disinfecting solutions must be effective against what bacteria

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  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Staphylococcus areus
  • Serratia macescens
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Disinfecting solutions must be effective against what fungi

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  • Candida albicans
  • Fusarium solani
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12
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Reduction of inoculum of bacteria

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At least 3.0 log units within recommended disinfection time

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13
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Reduction of inoculum of fungi

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  • At least 1.0 log unit within recommended disinfection time
  • No increase at 4 times the minimum recommended disinfection time
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14
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Disinfection system must have the following efficacy

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  • Reduction in all bacteria by at least 5 log units
  • Reduction of each bacteria species by at least 1 log unit
  • Hold fungi at stasis level throughout recommended disinfection period
  • After putting inoculated lenses through the recommended disinfection regimen, the lens should not grow more than 10 colonies microogranisms on laboratory plates
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15
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Disinfection systems: Microbial growth rates during solution storage

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  • Reduction of inoculated bacteria by 3 log units at 14 days, and of rechallenge by 3 long units at 28 days
  • Maintain molds & yeasts at initial levels throughout storage time
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16
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interaction with living tissues (Animals, In vitro), human testing

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Toxicity

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17
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clinical research trial using groups of real patients

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Clinical evaluation

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18
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at least 60 subjects for 3 months for new products

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Clinical evaluation

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19
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at least 30 subjects for 1 month for roughly equivalent products

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Clinical evaluation

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20
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FDA Approval

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  • Product
  • Marketing claims
  • Labeling
  • Advertising
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21
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Components of Lens Care

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  • Hand washing
  • Cleaning
  • Disinfection
  • Conditioning
  • Rewetting
  • Protein removal
  • Lens case care
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22
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best way to prevent spread of infectious diseases

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Wash hands

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23
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before and after handling lenses & examining px

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Wash hands

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24
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most bacterial contamination of lenses is from the _____

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hands

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25
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Wash hands: With soap

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  • Special soaps formulated for CL wearers
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26
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digital rub removes microogranims, proteins, oils, debris on the lens

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Cleaning

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27
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Use of surfactant, solvent, and abrasive cleaners

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Cleaning

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28
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Cleaning: ______ is an important step - removes up to 90% of surface debris

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Rinsing

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29
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Cleaning: Even “_____” solutions require rinsing

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“No-rub”

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30
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Reduction of microogranisms as described above

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Disinfection

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31
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Disinfection: _______ is the time required to kill 90% of an organism

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D-value

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32
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reduces risk of ocular infections

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Disinfection

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33
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not the same as sterilization

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Disinfection

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34
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soaking solutions and some cleaners

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Disinfection

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35
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RGP lens surface require ______ to maintain adequate tear layer

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Conditioning

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36
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Wetting agents & viscosity agents

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Conditioning

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37
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Usually performed by disinfecting solutions

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Conditioning

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38
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In eye drops that hydrate soft lenses & recondition RGP lenses

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Rewetting

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39
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help reduce dry eye symptoms

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Rewetting

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40
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helps remove surface debris

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Rewetting

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41
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_____ causes blurry vision, discomfort, ocular complications

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Protein

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42
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All lenses still require periodic replacement

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Protein removal

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43
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separate step or during disinfection

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Protein removal

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44
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Enzymes, Ionic compunds

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Protein removal

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45
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Lens case: Case is an often overlooked source of contamination called

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Biofilms

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46
Q

Clean & rinse case after lens insertion

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Lens case

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47
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______ is an often overlooked source of contamination

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Case

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48
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Allow case to air dry each day

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Lens case

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49
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Lens case: replace case every _____months

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3-6 months

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50
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What are the Solution Properties (POV)

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  • Osmolarity
  • pH (Hydrogen ion concentration)
  • Viscosity
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51
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Tonicity of the team film = 0.9% NaCl equivalent

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Osmolarity

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52
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Osmolarity: Tonicity of tear film

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0.9% NaCl equivalent

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53
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Solution must be within a range of 0.7 to 2.0% to prevent stinging

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Osmolarity

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54
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Osmolarity: Solution must be within range of ______ to prevent stinging

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0.7% to 2.0%

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55
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pH of tear film

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7.4

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56
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Solution pH must be between

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6.6 and 7.8

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57
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Solutions with pH outside this range will sting on instillation

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pH (Hydrogen ion concentration

58
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______help to maintain pH

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Buffers

59
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Solution properties: Borates, phosphates, nitrates, bicarbonates, citrates

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pH (Hydrogen ion concentration)

60
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thickness of a solution

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Viscosity

61
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Viscosity of Soft lens solutions:

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low viscosity like saline solution

62
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Viscosity of RGP solution

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can be higher viscosity to increasing wetting & cushioning

63
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Viscosity of rewetting agents

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may be high viscosity

64
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Solution components

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  • Preservatives
  • Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK)
  • Thimerosal
  • Chlorhexidine Gluconate
  • Sorbic Acid
  • Polyquarternium-1 (Polyquad)
  • Polyaminopropyl Viguanide (Drymed), Polyhexadine Hydrochloride (PHMB), Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (TrisChem)
  • Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Aldox)
  • Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
  • Benzyl Alcohol
65
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inhibit growth of microorganisms & keep solution bottles free from contaminants

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Preservatives

66
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also serves as CL disinfectant, present in cleaners, rinsers, & disinfectants

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Preservatives

67
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  • quaternary ammonium
  • antifungal & antibacterial
  • bacteriocidal in combination w EDTA
A

Benzalkonium Chloride(BAK)

68
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causes corneal SPK, conjunctival hyperemia & edema

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Benzalkonium Chloride (BAK)

69
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binding to the lens matrix can lead to toxic concentrations in the tears

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Benzalkonium chloride (BAK)

70
Q
  • not used in soft lens solutions, do not use eye washes to soak or rinse soft lenses
  • found in many ophthalmic drops
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Benzalkonium chloride (BAK)

71
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  • organic mercurial
  • bacteriostatic (slow acting)
  • hypersensitivity reactions are common
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Thimerosal

72
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causes SPK, conjunctival hyperemia, irritation

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Thimerosal

73
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turns lenses grey

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Thimerosal

74
Q

still used in cheap saline solutions

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Thimerosal

75
Q

Biguamide antiseptic
Bactericidal
Disrupts bacteria cell membranes

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Chlorhexidine gluconate

76
Q

Toxic reaction similar to Thimerosal in soft lens wearers

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Chlorhexidine gluconate

77
Q
  • binds to soft lenses
  • turns lenses green
  • used extensively in RGP solutions
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Chlorhexidine gluconate

78
Q
  • Bacteriostatic
  • Lower incidence of adverse reactions: low grade stinging
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Sorbic acid

79
Q
  • Turns lenses yellow-brown
  • Original “sensitive eyes” preservatives
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Sorbic acid

80
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  • quaternary ammonium compound
  • bactericidal
  • large molecular weight
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Polyquaternium-1 (Polyquad)

81
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  • not absorbed into SCL as much as others
  • induces minimal tissue response
  • higher incidence of subepithelial infiltrates
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Polyquaternium-1 (Polyquad)

82
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less likely to cause discoloration

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Polyquaternium-1 (Polyquad)

83
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derivatives of Chlorhexidine but more effective

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Polyaminopropyl Biguadine (Dymed), Polyhexadine Hydrochloride (PHMB), Polyhexamethylene Biguadine (TrisChem)

84
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  • large molecules
  • not absorbed into SCL as much as others
  • induces minimal tissue response in low concentrations
  • higher incidence of SPK
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Polyaminopropyl Biguadine (Dymed), Polyhexadine Hydrochloride (PHMB), Polyhexamethylene Biguadine (TrisChem)

85
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  • anti-fungal & bacteria
  • kills bacteria, fungi, and Acanthamoeba trophs & cysts
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Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Aldox)

86
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penetrates cell walls, disrupts cell walls to cause cell death

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Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Aldox)

87
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  • indirect bacteriostatic agent
  • chelates calcium
  • ineffective when used alone
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Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

88
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  • calcium competes with preservative molecules for the active sites on the bacterial cell walls
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Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

89
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  • enhances efficacy of other preservatives, such as BAK
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Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

90
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  • bactericidal
  • used in RGP solutions
  • works well against biofilms, only when combined with a Surfactant
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Benzyl Alcohol

91
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Cleaning Agents (SASO)

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  • Surfactant
  • Abrasives
  • Solvents
  • Oxidants
92
Q

Cleaning agent: amphipathic compound (hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tail)

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Surfactants

93
Q

Cleaning agent:
- like soaps
- reduce surface tension of fluids
- facilitate removal of debris, especially lipoidal deposits

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Surfactant

94
Q

Cleaning agent: mostly nonionic bc few problems with toxicity
- Poloxamine, Poloxamer, Pluronic, Tetronic

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Surfactants

95
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Cleaning agent: polymer beads/other solid particles

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Abrasive Elements

96
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Cleaning agent: mechanically removes surface deposits, including bound protein films

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Abrasive Elements

97
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Cleaning agent: found in soft & rigid cleaners
- Suspension - must shake well

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Abrasive Elements

98
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Cleaning agent: solvent, capable of dissolving lipid deposits

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Isopropyl Alcohol

99
Q

Cleaning agent: hydrogen peroxide
- Slight cleaning action - primarily a disinfectant

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Oxidants

100
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increase surface wetting for better comfort, deposit resistance, and cleaning efficacy

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Wetting Agents

101
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What are Wetting Agents

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  • Polyvinyl alcohol
  • Polyvinyl pyrrolidone
  • Polysorbate 80
  • Povidone
  • Polyethylene glycol
102
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increase contact time for greater wetting, disinfection efficacy

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Viscosity Agents

103
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Viscosity Agents: Cellulose derivatives

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Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose

104
Q

remove surface bound denatured protein (lysozyme) deposits

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Protein removers

105
Q
  • used with lenses replaced less often than once a month
  • maintain clear, comfortable vision
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Protein Removers

106
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  • enzymes cut proteins into small pieces
  • available in tablet or liquid forms
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Enzymatic Cleaners

107
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dissolved in saline solution as a separate cleaning step or in disinfecting solution in a single step

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Enzymatic Cleaners

108
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Enzymatic Cleaners: Rinsing removes protein fragments

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  • Papain - derived from papaya
  • Pancreatin - derived from hog pancreas
  • Subtilisin - synthetic
109
Q

Cleaning agent: - buffer in Alcon solutions
- negative charged

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Citrate

110
Q

ionically binds to charged protein molecules & pulls them away from lens surface

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Citrate

111
Q
  • negatively charged two prolonged molecule
  • found in ReNu Multi-Plus multipurpose solution (B&L)
A

Hydranate (Hydroxyalkyl phosphonate)

112
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  • competes with calcium ions that bond protein molecules together to disrupt protein films
  • ionicallly carries protein molecules away from lens surface
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Hydranate (Hydroxyalkyl phosphonate)

113
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Allergan Complete uses the high ionic strength of potassium to ionically remove lysozyme from the lens surface

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Potassium

114
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Solution types

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  • Saline solution
  • Disinfecting solution
  • Multi-purpose solutions
  • Conditioning solutions
  • Daily cleaners
  • Rewetting solutions
115
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Types of Saline Solution

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  • Unpreserved Saline Solution
  • Preserved Saline Solution
116
Q

Saline solution: salt tablets mixxed with distilled water, no longer FDA approved

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Unpreserved Saline Solution

117
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Saline Solution: packages/bottles,
- Unisol: single use vials
- Unisol 4: 4 oz. bottle good for 14 days after opening
- Aerosol cans
- one way valve prevents contamination

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Unpreserved Saline Solution

118
Q

Saline Solution: preservatives included to maintain solution disinfection

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Preserved Saline Solution

119
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Saline Solution: shelf life once opened may be less than expiration date indicates
- important to examine expiration dates

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Preserved Saline Solutions

120
Q

Solution type: decrease bacterial & fungal load on lenses as described above

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Disinfecting solution

121
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Types of Disinfecting solutions

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  • Chemical
  • Hydrogen peroxide
122
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Disinfecting solutions: preserved solutions that are able to attain the disinfection efficacy defined by FDA for disinfecting solutions (not disinfection system)

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Chemical

123
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Disinfecting solutions: lenses must be stored in the solution for a minimum soak time (typically 4-6 hours) Solutions have maximum storage time (up to 30 days)

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Chemical

124
Q

Disinfecting solutions: some must be neutralized or rinsed away prior to lens insertion

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Chemical

125
Q

Disinfecting solutions: most current disinfecting solutions can be used in the eye

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Chemical

126
Q

Disinfecting solutions: oxidative solution that kills microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi & protozoa

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Hydrogen peroxide

127
Q

Disinfecting solutions: lenses must be soaked in solution for a minimum of 10 - 15 mins for maximum efficacy

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Hydrogen peroxide

128
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Disinfecting solutions: H2O2 must be neutralized before lenses are inserted

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Hydrogen peroxide

129
Q

Disinfecting solutions: H2O2 is neutralized to water & oxygen

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Hydrogen peroxide

130
Q

soft & rigid lens solution containing all necessary components for cleaning, disinfection & wetting

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Multi-purpose (MPS)

131
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  • preservatives for disinfection
  • Surfactants or other cleaners for cleaning efficacy
  • wetting agents
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Multi-purpose Solutions (MPS)

132
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  • safe to use in the eye
  • may not require digital rubbing to attain sufficient cleaning efficacy
  • not necessarily stand-alone disinfecting solution
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Multi-purpose Solutions (MPS)

133
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  • rigid lens solutions containing
  • preservatives for disinfection
  • safe to use in the eye
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Conditioning Solutions

134
Q
  • wetting agents to temporarily make the hydrophobic surfaces wettable
  • usually need separate daily cleaner
A

Conditioning Solutions

135
Q

solutions that facilitate removal of loose surface debris

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Daily Cleaners

136
Q

Daily cleaners removes these

A
  • Microorganisms
  • Protein
  • Lipids
  • Mucous
  • Dirt & other environmental debris
137
Q

contain surfactants, abrasive compounds, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, other cleaning agents

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Daily cleaners

138
Q
  • toxic to the eye
  • must be rinsed prior to lens insertion
  • usually performed after lens removal & before soaking
A

Daily cleaners

139
Q

solutions that are used in the eye during lens wear to increase comfort

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Rewetting Solutions/Drops

140
Q
  • rehydrate soft lenses
  • flush debris
  • contain wetting & viscosity agents
A

Rewetting Solutions/Drops

141
Q
  • may contain cleaning agents to help keep lenses cleaner while on the eye
  • may not be packaged in bottles larger than 30 ml (sterility & handling)
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Rewetting Solutions/Drops

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