摘要 |
A method for minimizing microbial contamination of contact lenses during the handling of the lenses. The method comprises instructing a person that wears contact lenses to wash their hands prior to the handling of the contact lenses with a wash composition. The wash composition includes one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, and optionally, an anionic surfactant. The wash composition also includes an antimicrobial agent that is compatible with ocular tissue. The invention is also directed to a kit for to assist contact lens wearers with the care maintenance of their lenses. The kit includes the wash composition and a multipurpose contact lens solution. The wash composition is suitable for use with the multipurpose contact lens solution.
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