Studying the Relationship Between Contact Lens Packaging Solutions and Bacterial Binding to Surface Eye Cells

The purpose of this study is to investigate the theory of bacterial binding to surface eye
cells through the use of chemically preserved solutions.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age range: 18-38 years

- Any sex, race or national origin accepted as with our past studies. Minority
representation will be proactively encouraged.

- No prior history of any contact lens wear within one month of entry into the study.

- No history of allergic eye disease either seasonal or associated with previous contact
lens wear.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any patient that is a current contact lens wearer.

- Patients with active ocular infection or inflammatory disease, history of herpetic
keratitis, glaucoma, etc.

- Uncontrolled systemic disease or the presence of any significant illness or condition
that could, in the judgment of the investigator, interfere with interpretation of the
study results.

- Any patient using ocular tears, anti-histamine based ocular therapies, glaucoma
therapy, vasoconstricting drops, etc.