March 27, 2007
Ceragenin-based Contact Lens Disinfectant Solution--Is it Really a Better Mousetrap?
Analysis of:
Contact lens disinfectant proves effective in early tests | www.osnsupersite.com
This analysis is solely the work of the author. It has not been edited or endorsed by GLG.
Implications: A possibly more effective contact lens disinfectant that what is currently available, but can it compete in real world trials.
Analysis: The market would be large if the "kill rates" are as high as the study mentions. What still needs to be examined is: How does the solution work in real use, i.e. with the lens soaking in a contact lens case, not just soaking in the solution in a test vial; How does the solution's efficacy compare to the hydrogen peroxide systems like ClearCare and AOSept; How does the solution work with the new silicone hydrogel lenses?; And of course, what will be the allergic reaction rate with patients? Once these questions are answered, a more definitive answer can be provided to the Client's question.
Analysis: The market would be large if the "kill rates" are as high as the study mentions. What still needs to be examined is: How does the solution work in real use, i.e. with the lens soaking in a contact lens case, not just soaking in the solution in a test vial; How does the solution's efficacy compare to the hydrogen peroxide systems like ClearCare and AOSept; How does the solution work with the new silicone hydrogel lenses?; And of course, what will be the allergic reaction rate with patients? Once these questions are answered, a more definitive answer can be provided to the Client's question.
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