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Masoudi S, Willcox M. Development of an enzymatic method for the evaluation of protein deposition on contact lenses. BIOFOULING 2022; 38:84-99. [PMID: 35016572 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2021.2019225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate a new digestion method to quantify protein deposition on contact lenses. Four silicone hydrogel and one hydrogel contact lens material were incubated in lactoferrin, lysozyme, immunoglobulin A, and bovine serum albumin solutions at approximate physiological concentrations and temperature. Immobilized trypsin was used to digest the protein deposits from the contact lens surfaces. The total protein absorbed to lenses was extracted and digested using sequencing grade trypsin. The tryptic peptides were quantified using selected reaction monitoring mass spectrometry. The concentration of surface protein deposits was either lower than or the same as the total protein for all lens types and proteins. Immobilised trypsin can digest protein deposits from the surface of contact lenses. This ability to analyse the amount of protein at a contact lens surface may help in elucidating the effect of surface deposition on clinical outcomes during lens wear.
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- Simin Masoudi
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Tichenor AA, Cofield SS, Gann D, Elder M, Ng A, Walsh K, Jones LW, Nichols JJ. Frequency of Contact Lens Complications Between Contact Lens Wearers Using Multipurpose Solutions Versus Hydrogen Peroxide in the United States and Canada. Eye Contact Lens 2021; 47:277-282. [PMID: 33290295 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To retrospectively compare frequency of contact lens (CL) complications in soft CL users of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and multipurpose solutions (MPS). METHODS This was a multicenter, retrospective chart review of CL records from each patient's three most recent eye examinations at academic and private practices. Patients must have used the same solution type for at least 3 years. Univariate analyses were conducted using t tests, and chi-square or Fisher's exact test for categorical measures. RESULTS There were 1,137 patients included, with 670 (59%) using MPS and 467 (41%) H2O2. In total, 706 (62%) experienced at least one complication; 409 used MPS and 297 used H2O2. There was no difference in the proportion of patients experiencing at least one complication between MPS (61%) and H2O2 (64%) (P=0.38). Multipurpose solutions users were more likely to report discomfort compared with H2O2 users (P=0.04). Presumed microbial keratitis was experienced by 16 MPS and nine H2O2 users (P=0.60). CONCLUSIONS No significant differences were found in the frequency of CL complications between MPS and H2O2. H2O2 users were less likely to report discomfort and thus switching to a H2O2 system may be an alternative in CL users with discomfort.
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- Anna A Tichenor
- Indiana University (A.A.T.), School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN; University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (S.S.C., J.J.N.), Birmingham, AL; EyeCare Associates (D.G.), Hueytown, Alabama; Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) (M.E., A.N., K.W., L.W.J.), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada ; and Centre for Eye and Vision Research (LWJ), Hong Kong
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Hotta F, Eguchi H, Nakayama-Imaohji H, Kuwahara T, Tada A, Yagi H, Shimomura Y, Kusaka S. Microbiome analysis of contact lens care solutions and tear fluids of contact lens wearers: Possible involvement of streptococcal antigens in allergic symptoms related to contact lens wear. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:1367-1376. [PMID: 32945368 PMCID: PMC7447315 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The present study elucidated the pathogenesis of allergic symptoms (AS) related to contact lens (CL) wear by assaying CL care solutions in lens storage cases and tears from subjects with AS using molecular biology techniques. A total of 15 CL storage cases were collected from subjects with AS (n=9) and healthy, asymptomatic control CL wearers (n=6). Bacterial populations in CL care solutions and tears were assayed by culture and 16S rDNA sequencing. Histamine levels in tears were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. Western blot analysis was performed to identify the bacteria recognized by tear IgE from subjects with AS. No significant differences were found in the culture results between the subjects with AS and asymptomatic subjects. Histamine was detected in 2 subjects with AS. Meta-16S rDNA sequencing identified a cluster of 4 subjects with AS that were distinguished from others by principal coordinate analysis. Detailed population analysis revealed that the abundance of Gram-positive bacteria in the microbiomes of CL care solutions used by the subjects with AS were higher than those of asymptomatic subjects (42.24±9.47 vs. 16.85±22.76% abundance). Among these, Streptococcus was the dominant genus (12.1-18.3% abundance). Tear microbiome analysis revealed that the abundance of Streptococcus in the subjects with AS was significantly higher than that in other subjects (19.02±5.50 vs. 3.08±3.35%, P<0.01). Western blot analysis demonstrated that the tear IgE in all subjects with AS reacted with Streptococcus (100%), but not with Staphylococcus. On the whole, these results provide novel insight into the pathogenesis of AS and identify Streptococcus as an important factor in AS associated with CL wear.
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- Fumika Hotta
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka 589‑8511, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka 589‑8511, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Miki, Kagawa 761‑0793, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Miki, Kagawa 761‑0793, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Miki, Kagawa 761‑0793, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka 589‑8511, Japan
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Giant papillary conjunctivitis: A review. Ocul Surf 2020; 18:396-402. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Willcox MD. Tear film, contact lenses and tear biomarkers. Clin Exp Optom 2019; 102:350-363. [PMID: 31119796 DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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This article summarises research undertaken since 1993 in the Willcox laboratory at the University of New South Wales, Sydney on the tear film, its interactions with contact lenses, and the use of tears as a source of biomarkers for ocular and non-ocular diseases. The proteome, lipidome and glycome of tears all contribute to important aspects of the tear film, including its structure, its ability to defend the ocular surface against microbes and to help heal ocular surface injuries. The tear film interacts with contact lenses in vivo and interactions between tears and lenses can affect the biocompatibility of lenses, and may be important in mediating discomfort responses during lens wear. Suggestions are made for follow-up research.
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- Mark Dp Willcox
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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In Vitro Compatibility of Contact Lenses With Corneal Epithelial Cells. Eye Contact Lens 2018; 44 Suppl 1:S283-S290. [DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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In Vitro Effect of Lysozyme on Albumin Deposition to Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials. Optom Vis Sci 2017; 94:1047-1051. [PMID: 29040199 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE Albumin deposition on contact lenses could be detrimental to contact lens (CL) wear because this may increase the risk of bacterial binding and reduce comfort. Lysozyme deposition on selected lens materials would reduce albumin deposition on lenses. PURPOSE This study aims to determine if lysozyme deposition on CLs could act as a barrier against subsequent albumin adsorption, using an in vitro model. METHODS Six hydrogel CL materials (etafilcon A, polymacon, nelfilcon A, omafilcon A, ocufilcon B, and nesofilcon A) were evaluated. Four CLs of each type were soaked in lysozyme solution for 16 hours at 37°C. Lysozyme-coated lenses were then placed in vials with 1.5 mL of artificial tear solution containing I-labeled albumin for 16 hours at 37°C with shaking. Four uncoated lenses of each type were used as controls. Lenses soaked in radiolabeled albumin were rinsed in a phosphate-buffered saline solution, and radioactive counts were measured directly on lenses using a gamma counter. Albumin uptake on lenses was measured using a calibration curve by plotting radioactive counts versus protein concentration. RESULTS Results are reported as mean ± SD. Lysozyme-coated etafilcon A lenses exhibited lower levels of deposited albumin than uncoated etafilcon A lenses (58 ± 12 vs. 84 ± 5 ng/lens; P < .05). There were no differences in albumin adsorption between control (uncoated) and lysozyme-coated polymacon (105 ± 10 vs. 110 ± 34 ng/lens), nelfilcon A (51 ± 7 vs. 42 ± 20 ng/lens), omafilcon A (90 ± 20 vs. 80 ± 38 ng/lens), ocufilcon B (87 ± 20 vs. 115 ± 50 ng/lens), and nesofilcon A (170 ± 29 vs. 161 ± 10 ng/lens) lens materials (P > .05). Uncoated nesofilcon A lenses deposited the highest amount of albumin when compared with other uncoated lenses (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that lysozyme deposited onto etafilcon A resists the deposition of albumin, which may potentially be beneficial to CL wearers.
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Deng X, Korogiannaki M, Rastegari B, Zhang J, Chen M, Fu Q, Sheardown H, Filipe CDM, Hoare T. "Click" Chemistry-Tethered Hyaluronic Acid-Based Contact Lens Coatings Improve Lens Wettability and Lower Protein Adsorption. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:22064-22073. [PMID: 27509015 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b07433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Improving the wettability of and reducing the protein adsorption to contact lenses may be beneficial for improving wearer comfort. Herein, we describe a simple "click" chemistry approach to surface functionalize poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA)-based contact lenses with hyaluronic acid (HA), a carbohydrate naturally contributing to the wettability of the native tear film. A two-step preparation technique consisting of laccase/TEMPO-mediated oxidation followed by covalent grafting of hydrazide-functionalized HA via simple immersion resulted in a model lens surface that is significantly more wettable, more water retentive, and less protein binding than unmodified pHEMA while maintaining the favorable transparency, refractive, and mechanical properties of a native lens. The dipping/coating method we developed to covalently tether the HA wetting agent is simple, readily scalable, and a highly efficient route for contact lens modification.
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- Xudong Deng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shiraz University , Shiraz, Fars 71946-84636, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University , Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
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Chow LM, Subbaraman LN, Sheardown H, Jones L. Kinetics of in Vitro Lactoferrin Deposition on Silicone Hydrogel and FDA Group II and Group IV Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2012; 20:71-82. [PMID: 19105901 DOI: 10.1163/156856208x393509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Lisa M. Chow
- a Centre for Contact Lens Research, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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- b Centre for Contact Lens Research, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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- c Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L8
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- d Centre for Contact Lens Research, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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Contact Lens Deposits, Adverse Responses, and Clinical Ocular Surface Parameters. Optom Vis Sci 2010; 87:669-74. [DOI: 10.1097/opx.0b013e3181ea1848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Care Regimen and Lens Material Influence on Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Deposition. Optom Vis Sci 2009; 86:251-9. [DOI: 10.1097/opx.0b013e318196a74b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Efficacy of an Extraction Solvent Used to Quantify Albumin Deposition on Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials. Eye Contact Lens 2009; 35:76-80. [DOI: 10.1097/icl.0b013e318199aff6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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IgE Antibody on Worn Highly Oxygen-Permeable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses From Patients With Contact Lens–Induced Papillary Conjunctivitis (CLPC). Eye Contact Lens 2008; 34:117-21. [DOI: 10.1097/icl.0b013e318145a4e5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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