The Effect of Different Cleaning Methods on Protein Deposition and Optical Characteristics of Orthokeratology Lenses

Orthokeratology lenses are commonly used for myopia control, especially in children. Tear lipids and proteins are immediately adsorbed when the lens is put on the cornea, and protein deposition may cause discomfort or infection. Therefore, we established an in vitro protein deposition analysis by mi...

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Published in:Polymers 2021-12, Vol.13 (24), p.4318
Main Authors: Su, Chen-Ying, Yeh, Lung-Kun, Tsao, Yi-Fei, Lin, Wen-Pin, Hou, Chiun-Ho, Huang, Hsueh-Fang, Lai, Chi-Chun, Fang, Hsu-Wei
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cleaning
Contact angle
Contact lenses
Cornea
Deposition
Lenses
Lipids
Myopia
Optical properties
Proteins
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Summary:Orthokeratology lenses are commonly used for myopia control, especially in children. Tear lipids and proteins are immediately adsorbed when the lens is put on the cornea, and protein deposition may cause discomfort or infection. Therefore, we established an in vitro protein deposition analysis by mimicking the current cleaning methods for orthokeratology lens wearers for both short-term and long-term period. The results showed that the amounts of tear proteins accumulated daily and achieved a balance after 14 days when the lens was rubbed to clean or not. Protein deposition also affected the optical characteristics of the lens regardless of cleaning methods. Our results provided an in vitro analysis for protein deposition on the lens, and they may provide a potential effective method for developing care solutions or methods that can more effectively remove tear components from orthokeratology lenses.
ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym13244318