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Self-moisturising CLs 'will help dryness fight.'.
- Source :
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Optometry Today . 8/15/2008, Vol. 48 Issue 16, p12-12. 1/2p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The article discusses research which has found that hyaluronic acid, a common fluid found in human body, can be utilized as a natural moisturising agent in contact lenses. The research was conducted by chemical engineering researchers at McMaster University in Canada. It relates the negative effects of using synthetic materials as a wetting agent. It outlines the other uses of hyaluronic acid, including treatment of patient with dry eyes, and in cataract surgery.
- Subjects :
- *HYALURONIC acid
*OPHTHALMIC lenses
*CONTACT lenses
*WETTING agents
*EYE care
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02685485
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 16
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Optometry Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 40923839