Multi-purpose Disinfecting Solutions only Partially Inhibit the Development of Ocular Microbes Biofilms in Contact Lens Storage Cases.

Purpose: Certain ocular resident or pathogenic microbes may remain viable in the presence of multi-purpose disinfectant solutions (MPDSs), subsequently developing biofilms inside contact lens storage cases (CLSCs) which pose a risk of infection to wearers. This study evaluated the formation of ocular microbiota biofilms exposed to three top selling MPDS.

Methods: Crystal violet assay was carried out for the verification of biofilm formation.