Studies in Contact Lens Care

Hydrogen peroxide-based contact lens disinfection systems are known for their exceptional disinfecting effi cacy and ocular biocompatibility. These traits have enabled hydrogen peroxide disinfection to remain an important option for contact lens wearers over almost three decades. In that time, peroxide disinfection grew to become the market leader and then, with the advent of “no-rub” multi-purpose disinfecting solutions, declined substantially for some years. Yet onestep peroxide disinfection has endured, and today it again holds a sizeable and steadily growing share of the market. Over the years, the advantages of peroxide disinfection have been proven in many types of studies.1-3 Human clinical studies have characterized the eye’s tolerance for low levels of residual peroxide to which contact lens wearers may be exposed. And laboratory research has enabled developers to design effective neutralization systems and formulate the peroxide solution and system for maximum comfort as well as effi cacy in cleaning and disinfection. A review of these studies shows how hydrogen peroxide-based contact lens care products in general, and CLEAR CARE® Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution in particular, can combine exceptional disinfection and cleaning with reliable neutralization of residual peroxide for safe and comfortable contact lens wear when used as directed.