@inproceedings{d3ee238fd90844d298406f45e4b5d03c,
title = "Selenium coated contact lenses: Effect upon corneal epithelial cells and bacterial biofilm attachment",
abstract = "The safety and effectiveness of a covalent organo-selenium coating on silicone hydrogel contact lenses were investigated. It was observed that selenium compounds interacting with thiols in the tear film can catalyze the formation of superoxide radicals. Epithelial and full thickness corneal pachymetry was measured pre- and post-wear and contact lenses were examined chamically for protein and lipid deposition. It was found that the selenium-coated lenses had no adverse effects on the corneas of New Zealand albino rabbits as seen by pachymetry, histology, SEM, and slit lamp examination.",
author = "Reid, {T. W.} and Mathews, {S. M.} and Grimson, {M. J.} and Spallholz, {J. E.}",
year = "2004",
language = "English",
isbn = "1877040193",
series = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress",
pages = "1610",
booktitle = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress",
note = "Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress ; Conference date: 17-05-2004 Through 21-05-2004",
}