Hydrogel and Silicone Hyrdrogel Lens Care.

The article presents continuing education for optometrists on different care systems for cleaning and disinfecting hydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Hydrogen peroxide disinfectants provide a thorough cleaning by expanding the lens matrix and oxidizing microbes. The PuriLens System uses a combination of subsonic cleaning and ultraviolet-c light to disinfect soft lenses. The article also presents some lessons learned from the Fusarium and Acanthamoeba keratitis outbreaks.