by Joel Harrison
20. April 2011 13:35
An article in the latest issue of Contact Lens Spectrum, written by Mark D. P. Willcox, PhD, summarises the changes in knowledge concerning infections related to wearing contact lenses.
According to Prof. Willcox, most issues connected with the subject have not changed, but there are also areas of significant improvement and some factors point to the possibility of considerable progress in the near future. For instance, new standards will likely include multi-purpose solutions’ activity against Acanthamoeba (a very dangerous microbe causing eye infections). In addition, new, antimicrobial storage cases may minimise the occurrence of infections in contact lens users.
Moreover, manufacturers are developing antimicrobial contact lenses, which may soon be available. This may be a breakthrough in contact lenses safety.
Another thing Prof. Willcox mentions in his article is the progress in research concerning microbial virulence and host defence systems, which could result in developing new ways of treating infections. However, the author expresses his concern regarding the lack of new generations of antimicrobials.
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