Prevention of Bacterial Biofilm Formation on Soft Contact Lenses Using Natural Compounds

ConclusionThis study demonstrated that isolates from infected eye and CL-cases showed weak to moderate biofilm formation.Calendula officinalis andBuddleja salviifolia extracts showed excellent effect on inhibition and removal of biofilm, these extracts could be added into CL-care solutions which could markedly reduce eye-infections during CL-wear.
Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research