Care and Maintenance of GP Contact Lens Lecture

Care and Maintenance of GP Contact Lens Lecture 5 L 4 Version: 2012 -May-10 Published in Australia by The International Association of Contact Lens Educators Second. Edition 2011

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CONTACT LENS DEPOSITS LENS MATERIAL: GP CLs • GP CLs are different: – charged sites water or deposit binding – no net overall charge – matrix porosity • Some contaminants soluble in GP materials – can form deposits on or in CLs • GP CL deposits take time to appear & more slowly than on other CLs – lipid deposits can occur on & in GP CLs – normally, deposits of lipid-calcium complexes do not occur on GP CLs

CONTACT LENS DEPOSITS LENS MATERIAL: GP CLs • GP CLs still susceptible to tear components presence of p. DMS in siloxane acrylate (SA) materials relatively hydrophobic surfaces with lipophilic tendencies hydrophilic monomers (e. g. methacrylic acid) added to CL wettability • –ve charged surfaces • protein deposition follows – – • Later, fluorine (F) added fluoro-siloxane acrylate CLs (FSAs): • • O 2 permeability, wettability, spoilage rates. still susceptible to lipid deposits

CONTACT LENS CARE FDA HYDROPHOBIC LENS GROUPS (Stone [2007]) • Group 1 No silicon or fluorine content • Group 2 Contains silicon but no fluorine focon stem • Group 3 Contains silicon & fluorine • Group 4 Contains fluorine but no silicon 5 L 1 -8

CONTACT LENS MATERIALS METHYLMETHACRYLATE (MMA) & p. MMA Water does not & cannot monopolize charged binding sites in lens materials – other charged species, especially if they too are small molecularly, can bind as easily or more easily PMMA water content is <1% PMMA (simplified)

CONTACT LENS MATERIALS SA MONOMERS SIMPLIFIED Beginning of substitution

CONTACT LENS MATERIALS FSA MONOMERS SIMPLIFIED Beginning of substitution

CONTACT LENS MATERIALS p. DMS (IN Si. Hy & GP CLs)

GP CONTACT LENS MATERIALS ‘DRY SPOT’ BEFORE TEAR BREAK-UP Hydrophilic aspects AIR (hydrophobic) Notional lens surface Tear Film Fluoroalkyls (3 X) poly. Di. Methyl. Siloxanes Lens matrix PMMA

GP CONTACT LENS MATERIALS ‘DRY SPOT’ AFTER TEAR BREAK-UP Hydrophobic aspects AIR (hydrophobic) Notional lens surface Fluoroalkyls (3 X) poly. Di. Methyl. Siloxanes Lens matrix PMMA

CHARACTERISTICS OF GP CL MATERIALS Hydrophobicity: • Siloxane, e. g. p. DMS, SA, or FSA polymers O 2 but are hydrophobic & lipophilic – CL wettability lubricity lid traction lens movement comfort & ↕ vision – if CL surface-hydrophobic & lipophilic surfaces lipids, proteins, & other tear film components & contaminants (drying may deposition rates further) – treated wettability but in the long-term, treatment may not endure prolonged & repeated lens cleaning by rubbing

CHARACTERISTICS OF GP CL LENS MATERIALS continued. . . Pore Size • GP CL’s small pore size (<10 nm – see notes) most deposits cannot penetrate lens matrix & therefore tend to remain on surface • GP multipurpose solutions (GP MPSs) contain antimicrobial agents at higher concentrations than in SCL or Si. Hy CL care regimens. This is possible because GPs are typically non-ionic, have small pore sizes, & negligible water content. Disinfectants do not penetrate the lens matrix & adsorbed preservatives can be easily rinsed off the lens surface (Luensmann, 2009)

CHARACTERISTICS OF GP CL LENS MATERIALS continued. . . Surface Chemistry • Surface chemistry of GP CLs is complex. Can be influenced further by environment, e. g. hydrophilic (normal tear film) or hydrophobic (dry spots deposits/surface contamination) – exposure to inappropriate LCPs or excessive polishing during manufacture ( localized heating) can wettability & other properties permanently – FSA materials can be plasma treated to their wettability • surface treatment may not last the life of the CL • surface failure may define CL ‘end-of-life’

GP CL MATERIALS • Most modern GP CLs are FSA polymers although SA CLs are still in use – GP-specific LCPs are required – unlike single rôle SCL disinfecting solutions, GP disinfecting solutions disinfection & wettability – however, fundamentally, GP lens care goals are the same as for other CLs • Generally, GP LCPs should not be used on SCL or Si. Hy CLs

GP CL CARE & MAINTENANCE BENEFITS • Although GP CLs are less deposit-prone than many other types of CLs, proper lens care is still the key to successful wear because it: – further deposit accumulation – microbial contamination ( organism adherence) – lens wettability – comfort & vision during CL wear – lens life

GP CLs ADVANTAGES • MK rates in GP CL wearers is lower than for Hy & Si. Hy CLs – – GPs: 1 -1. 5 per 10, 000 Hy CLs: 3. 5 per 10, 000 (20 per 10, 000 in EW) DW GP CLs have lowest risk Si. Hy CLs have rates similar to Hy CLs • CLPC rate • binding of Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Acanthamoeba spp.

GP CL MATERIALS DEPOSITS GP materials containing p. DMS or silanes have a net –ve charge that attract protein deposits (see photo) & bind deposits more tightly – deposits bind to dry spots on lens surface & form layers appearing as a dull, non-elevated coating 5 L 52499 -93 – lipophilic tendencies of such materials can lipid deposits as well

GP CL MATERIALS DEPOSITS GP materials containing fluorine (e. g. FSAs) are less susceptible to protein deposits & surface wettability – deposits bind to dry spots on lens surface & form layers appearing as a dull, nonelevated coating 5 L 52499 -93 – lipophilic tendencies of such materials can lipid deposits as well

GP CL DEPOSITS: LIPIDS • GP CL lipid deposits appear spotty, ‘pearlescent’, or ‘soft & shiny’ (see diagram) – sometimes, a film may form – lipid deposits usually form over a non-wetting area of CL – the deposits irregular, raised, less-wettable surface TBUT • Lipid deposits easily removed by rubbing with a surfactant cleaner – if extensive, an alcohol-based cleaner required • Generally, patients are asymptomatic 5 L 8 B-15

GP CL DEPOSITS: LIPIDS • Incubated, unworn CLs show SA CLs accumulate 2 -3 X the lipid of SCLs (Si. Hy CLs not tested in this study) • Lipids bind to surface of GP CLs hydrophobicity protein deposition over the lipid layer – this lipid-protein coating alters subsequent lipid-protein deposition • It has been shown that lipid (but GPs still < Hy CLs) was apparent on worn GP CLs with or without surface treatment – the amount of lipid appeared to be independent of: • the material used • the presence or absence of surface treatment – some differences in lipid layer patterns were noted between materials

GP CL DEPOSITS: PROTEINS • 5 L 51648 -91 • • 5 L 50452 -93 Appearance: hard, matte, often granular & invariably CL wettability – deposits are more conspicuous after tear film break-up or drying (top picture) – denatured protein deposits appear as dull, non-elevated films, sheets, or plaque (see picture) Can be difficult to remove. A cleaning pad or CL polishing compound (e. g. Xpal) may be required – lens replacement (

DEPOSIT RESISTANCE LOW/MODERATE DK vs HIGH DK Overall Deposits: GP EW 3 -12 Months • In a study of low, moderate, & high Dk Deposits* (0 -4) GP CLs (same manufacturer) for up to 1 year, similar levels of deposition were found for all materials – true for DW provided CLs cleaned daily (SD: 0. 7) (SD: 0. 6) – even in EW, no clinically significant deposit differences found between materials – rate of deposit also similar ) *median (IQR

GP CL CARE PRODUCT CATEGORIES • Cleaners : – there are two types of ‘cleaner’: • daily surfactant • protein removers (supplied in tablet or liquid form) • Disinfecting/Soaking and Wetting Solutions: – sometimes also referred to as conditioning solutions – can be classified as multipurpose (MPS) because they fulfill the functions of disinfection, soaking, & wetting • Lubricants: – these are in-eye products intended for instillation while the CLs are being worn. They re-wet, cushion, & rehydrate the CL in situ

GP CONTACT LENSES NON-WETTING • Failure of GP CLs to wet can be the result of: Non-wetting GP CL surface – deposits – poor manufacturing practices - ‘burning’ the lens surface resulting in localized non-wetting areas – residual polishing compound leading to local areas of hydrophobicity* – surface contamination by make-up, hand lotions, hairspray, oils, soaps, finger grease, 5 L 51783 -93 etc. leading to non-wetting areas on GP CLs

GP CL CARE CLEANING • Surfactant cleaning: – surfactant cleaners for GP CLs similar to SCL counterparts – alcohol-based cleaners (increasingly uncommon) well suited to GP CLs that acquire lipid deposits. • alcohol-based cleaners must be rinsed from lens surface promptly & thoroughly as they can alter lens parameters if allowed to remain on GP CLs – some cleaners contain ‘abrasive’ particulate matter that are more effective against adherent deposits than normal surfactant cleaners • they have been shown to be safe in normal use

RGP LENS CARE CLEANING • Enzymatic cleaners are available in tablet (most commonly) or liquid form & contain either an enzyme or a chemical agent – they are recommended for weekly (sometimes daily) protein removal in deposit-prone wearers* • Surface polishing may be necessary for lenses >12 months old 5 L 51552 -91 • A cleaning pad may be effective in removing some deposits from GP lenses (opposite)

GP CLs CLEANING TECHNIQUE • GP CLs more susceptible to abrasions & less rigid than PMMA –need careful handling –place CL in the taut palm of the hand • avoid holding the CL between thumb & forefinger due to risk of distortion or lens fracture 5 L 50170 -93 – • • • rub lens with forefinger for 10 seconds avoid aggressive pressure & overly vigorous rubbing avoid prolonged cleaning with ‘abrasive’ cleaners front surface’s first curve junction on high plus CLs is more difficult to clean due to ‘bridging’ by finger or palm. A ‘ring’ deposit can result

GP LENSES CLEANING TECHNIQUE – rinse CL with sterile saline or GP CL MPS • final lens rinse should be with manufacturer’s recommended soaking/storage/conditioning solution 5 L 50833 -94 Caution: If aerosol saline used for rinsing, propellant forms small bubbles in dispensed saline. These may cause ‘dimple veiling’ (opposite) if the lens is applied to the eye immediately. Dimple veiling can blurred vision

GP LENSES RUB or NO RUB Fortunately for GP CL wearers, the misguided push to abandon CL rubbing as the initial step in lens care was much less aggressive & less successful among GP CL practitioners & wearers. This means that less ‘undoing’ of this falsehood should be required

GP LENS CARE DISINFECTION • GP CL surfaces are just as susceptible to bacterial colonization as SCLs. Bacteria can also attach to deposits • As most GP CLs are thermoplastics (heat-deformable), thermal disinfection not used • Soaking time usually four hours to overnight – preservatives used include: thimerosal, phenylmercuric nitrate, BAK (benzalkonium chloride), CHX (chlorhexidine), a PHX (polihexanide), or PQ-1 (polyquaternium-1) • GP care system simplicity & efficacy has resulted in the demise of the usage of peroxide on GP CLs*

ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS MODES OF ACTION Preservatives & disinfectants • Damage cell membrane • Damage cyst wall (encysted species) • Damage outer cytoplasmic membrane (bacteria) or plasma membrane (fungi) • Interference with synthesis of cell wall peptidoglycans • Alteration/binding/damage/interference with DNA • Inhibition of synthesis of folic acid, nucleotides, or protein • Dehydration of cell • Induction of autolysis • Potentiation of actions of co-located antimicrobials 5 L 1 -35

GP LENS CARE WETTING • Wetting solutions CL wetting characteristics: – hydrophobic surface hydrophilic – uniform tear spreading vision ( optical quality) – comfort on insertion ( solution viscosity) • however, excessive viscosity temporary in vision quality ( ‘tear film’ thickness & regularity) • Wetting agents: PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone), & Polysorbate • Saliva must never be used to wet a CL because of its microflora & fauna • Although less common now, single-purpose GP wetting solutions have been/are available

SOLUTION PROPERTIES WETTING (A WETS B) Lo w er ST A (Tears) (Wetting Soln. ) (Cleaner) (MPS) STA STB STLower STB Surface of A Surface of B Hi g he ST r (CL) (Cornea) B STHigher

SOLUTION PROPERTIES SURFACE TENSION (ST) • STCornea 67. 5 to 72 m. N/m (Glasgow et al. , 1999) • STTears 42 to 71. 5 m. N/m (Zhao & Wollmer, 1998, Nagyová & Tiffany, 1999) • STWater 72. 8 m. N/m at 20°C • STPMMA 32 to 49 m. N/m (Rankin & Trager, 1970, Goudeau et al. , 2000, Zagari et al. , 2004) • STGP 33 to 74 m. N/m (solution dependent – from patent submissions) • STLCPs 34. 89 m. N/m to 77. 13 (Lau & Jones (1999)

GP LENS CARE WETTING & SOAKING GP CL Soaking/ Wetting/ Conditioning • Purpose – disinfection: wet storage microbial control of CL storage conditions & initial ‘on-eye’ comfort – wetting: dry storage of GP CLs wetting, CL hydration & flatter BOZR • maximum in situ lens hydration may also be affected – storage : better for regular GP CL wearers to wet-store their CLs* • Solutions that combine the disinfecting, wetting, & soaking functions are often called conditioning solutions

GP LENS CARE WETTING & SOAKING • Composition of GP CL wetting & soaking (conditioning) solutions: – antimicrobial agent(s): disinfect CLs & preserve the solution after initial opening – wetting agent: lens wettability – viscosity-increasing agent : ‘thicken’ formulation & stay-time of solution on CLs after insertion – buffer system: maintain p. H within limits – osmolality adjusting agents: added to solution osmolality to isotonicity with the wearer’s tears* (or near isotonicity) – p. H-adjusting agent(s): set initial solution p. H

GP LENS CARE RINSING • Rinsing GP CLs after soaking in wetting/soaking (conditioning) solution usually unnecessary – insert lens directly into eye • If vision blurry/variable on lens insertion, change to a less viscous solution • If stinging on insertion reported, change to a solution with different chemistry and/or p. H characteristics • Rinsing with sterile saline before insertion likely to CL wetting & initial comfort

GP LENS CARE MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTIONS • GP CL MPSs combine cleaning, disinfection, & soaking functions into a single bottle – convenient for user – sometimes referred to as one-bottle systems (OBS)

GP LENS CARE LUBRICATING DROPS • Lubricating drops in situ wetting of CLs – contain surfactants & agent(s) viscosity – functions include: • comfort • CL cleaning • & CL wettability • friction between lids, CL, & cornea 5 L 31692 -91 • volume of viscous fluid on the anterior eye • removing debris from the PLTF by CL movement

GP LENS CARE LUBRICATING DROPS Lubricating drops usually contain: • Preservative (but preservative-free lubricants do exist, usually in unitdose form) – e. g. benzyl alcohol, EDTA, BAK, PQ-1, CHX, PAPB (a PHX), sodium perborate, or stabilized oxychloro complex • Viscosity-increasing agent, e. g. methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (hypromellose), or hydroxyethyl cellulose • Wetting agent, e. g. polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) • p. H-adjusting agents, e. g. trace amounts of Na. OH &/or HCl • Buffer system to maintain p. H, e. g. borate or citrate system • Osmolality adjusting agent(s), e. g. sodium chloride

OCULAR SYMPTOMATOLOGY Ocular Symptoms with GP and SCL wear % Wearers • Vajdic et al. (1996) found GP CL & SCL wearers can be differentiated by symptoms, esp. dryness – data suggests that GP CL wearers complaining of dryness be ‘in-eye’ wetting/re-wetting solution (comfort drops) to comfort & symptoms of dryness Vajdic et al. 1996

GP LENS CARE COMPLICATIONS • Adverse reactions to GP LCPs are uncommon: – preservatives not normally absorbed by GP CLs*. – solution toxicity possible, but small volume on GP CL the ‘dose’ size • Punctate staining can occur • Viscous soaking solutions can corneal adherence staytime or solution residency – wearers may complain of blurry/fluctuating vision & a sticky sensation some time after lens insertion. – a dehydrated-solution residue may be left on the eyelashes/lid margins.

GP LENS CARE COMPLICATIONS • If a single-purpose CL cleaner enters the eye inadvertently (finger or CL) an adverse reaction will probably occur – slit-lamp may reveal punctate (below) or coalesced staining

GP LENS CARE STAINING MANAGEMENT • Remove CL immediately • Irrigate eye with saline (dilutes, rinses, & lubricates) • Examine for possible staining with a slit-lamp (previous slide) • Ocular lubricant may be useful (preservative-free best) • Epithelial ‘repair’ should be rapid – monitor eye for 24 -48 hours if staining significant • CLs should not be worn ( recovery rate) until epithelium appears normal

GP LENS CARE LENS REPLACEMENT • Purpose: regular CL replacement = preventative eye care – problems CL deposits – deposits can: • irritate lids, especially upper lids • deposit build-up deposit cycle • act as footholds for micro-organisms • Schedule: – GP CLs should be replaced at least annually. – more often (eg. six-monthly [Woods & Efron, 1996]), if the patient is wearing EW CLs &/or is a heavy depositor • CL deposit susceptibility should be considered when prescribing a replacement regimen – GP CL programmed replacement schemes do exist

GP LENS CARE AT DISPENSING • Upon receipt & before dispensing, GP CLs should be: – cleaned & soaked in conditioning solution overnight – after soaking, parameters should be verified • cleaning & soaking restores lens parameters (many custom-lens are shipped dry) • also removes any manufacturing process residues • lens wettability should be optimal at dispensing time – confirm lens wettability by observing CL surfaces in vitro (slit-lamp, stereo microscope, or a magnifier [specular reflection probably best])

GP LENS CARE TRIAL SET DISINFECTION/STORAGE • Clean CLs with alcohol-based cleaner immediately after use (Ghajar et al. , 1989) – with a brief cleaning & a thorough rinsing, GP lens parameter stability is unaffected by such cleaners (Lowther, 1987) 5 L 11306 -91

GP LENS CARE TRIAL SET DISINFECTION/STORAGE • For storage, either: − − container that suspends the CL (opposite) without stress (recommended) or, flat-pack with CL placed concave-up to make removal easy while wet storage in soaking solution may suit a busy GP CL practice. . . dry storage might be easier to administer in a practice that sees few GP CL patients − trial fits with just-wetted, normally dry-stored CLs may be bad GP CL ‘marketing • Wet storage necessitates frequent & scheduled solution changes (14 -28 days) • GP CLs should be cleaned again immediately before a trial fit 5 L 40 LW 1 -98

GP LENS CARE SUMMARY • Due of their non-absorbent nature, surface properties, rigidity, & durability, GP CLs are easier to care for than SCLs • However, as GP CLs are kept in regular use longer than SCLs, efficacious lens care is essential to successful long-term lens wear • Wearers should Clean, Rinse, And Disinfectant Lenses Every time (CRADLE) • Programmed replacement of GP CLs is an important factor in maintaining ocular health – a thorough repolish is probably the next best thing

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GP CLs CLEANERS • • • • • Alcon OPTI-FREE Supra. Clens • Optikem Intn’l Sereine® Contact Lens II Daily Cleaner Alcon Opti-Cleaner Alcon OPTI-FREE Daily Cleaner • Sauflon Delta GP Cleaner ® II Daily Cleaner Alcon POLYCLENS AMO Total Care Cleaner Avizor GP Cleaner Boston Advance Lens Cleaner Boston Original Formula Cleaner Contopharma i-clean! (Miraflow clone? ) CIBA Vision Miraflow Cleaner (avail. ? ) CIBA Vision Miraflow Extra Strength Cleaner EYEYE Crystal Cleaner Lobob® Optimum Extra Strength Cleaner Laboratory/Professional Use ONLY ® Sterile Cleaning Solution Lobob • Boston® Laboratory Lens Cleaner Meni. Care Plus MPS • Meni. Care Progent Menicon Spray & Clean • Meni. Lab Disinfectant/Cleaner Menicon Unique p. H

GP LENS CARE SOAKING SOLUTIONS Lobob Hard Lens Soaking Solution

GP LENS CARE CONDITIONING SOLUTIONS • Boston® Conditioning Solution • Boston Advance Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution • Optikem International Sereine Wetting and Soaking Solution

GP LENS CARE WETTING SOLUTIONS • Lobob Hard Lens Wetting Solutions • Lobob OPTIMUM Wetting and Rewetting Drop • Meni. Care GP WRW (wetting & rewetting)

GP LENS CARE MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTIONS • Alcon OPTI-FREE® GP Multi-Purpose Solution • AMO Total Care 1 • Boston Simplus Multi-Action Solution • Lobob Optimum Cleaning/Disinfecting/Storage Solution • Menicon Menicare GP CDS (cleaning, disinfecting, soaking) USA only • Menicon Meni. Care Plus • Menicon Unique-p. H Multi-Purpose Solution (formerly Alcon) • Sauflon delta DSW (disinfecting, soaking, wetting)

GP LENS CARE LUBRICATING DROPS • Alcon Clerz® Plus Lens Drops • Alcon OPTI-FREE® Repleni. SH® Rewetting Drops • AMO blink Contacts Lubricating Eye Drops • AMO Complete Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops • Boston® Rewetting Drops • Menicon Rewetting Drops

GP LENS CARE PROTEIN REMOVERS • Alcon OPTI-FREE® Supra. Clens® Daily Protein Remover • Boston® One Step Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner • Menicon Progent (protein remover, disinfectant, intensive cleaner (For professional use only)

GP LENS CARE MISCELLANEOUS CARE PRODUCTS • Boston® Laboratory Cleaner (availability? ) (lab-only product) • Paragon Fluoro-Solve (availability? ) (lab-only product) • Menicon Progent (protein remover, disinfectant, intensive cleaner (For professional use only)

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