Publications by authors named "Neil P Fajardo"
Purpose: We developed an in vitro model-blink cell that reproduces the mechanism of in vivo fouling of soft contact lenses. In the model-blink cell, model tear lipid directly contacts the lens surface after forced aqueous rupture, mirroring the pre-lens tear-film breakup during interblink.
Methods: Soft contact lenses are attached to a Teflon holder and immersed in artificial tear solution with protein, salts, and mucins.