Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses

Details Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses

1996-01-26

1997-01-14

Warden, Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

134901, 424 7826, 424 7836, 514839, 514840, A61L 200, A61L 216

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention covers a method for disinfecting a contact lens including contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising 0.6 to 2 weight percent tromethamine (preferably 0.8 to 1.5 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.

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