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Old 07-29-2008, 04:01 PM
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Have you ever had any issues with sore eyes or itching or anything like that and it turned out to be because you had the wrong cleaning solution?
Would you mind telling us about it?
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content contact lenses
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Old 08-08-2008, 09:41 AM
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
Thank you for your replay, VirginiaEyeDr. It's great to have a real doctor on board.

So what are the symptoms of protein buildup on your contact lenses? Burning and itching like I mentioned before?
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
very interesting, reference?
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very interesting, reference?
It is? What do you mean? Something about "biguanides"?
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very interesting, reference?
biguanides dont bind protein to tears, where did you get that misinformation?
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biguanides dont bind protein to tears, where did you get that misinformation?
Read the VirginiaEye Dr post again!

It said: Biguanides tend to bind the protein IN YOUR tears to high Silicone/Water Content lenses, not bind protein to the tears.

(I don't know if this is true, just correcting your reference to the earlier post).

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Read the VirginiaEye Dr post again!

It said: Biguanides tend to bind the protein IN YOUR tears to high Silicone/Water Content lenses, not bind protein to the tears.

(I don't know if this is true, just correcting your reference to the earlier post).

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F**** REFERENCE!!! or just cause I said so?? yeah, whatever.....
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F**** REFERENCE!!! or just cause I said so?? yeah, whatever.....
Hey, be nice to Knotlob. He knows what he's talking about. What's with you anyway? Are you here just to make trouble? Can't we all just get along?
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very interesting, reference?
Oh, do you mean "That's very interesting. Can you tell me where you got that information?"?
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Oh, do you mean "That's very interesting. Can you tell me where you got that information?"?
so it has to be true, the doc told me so...... the doc said so, that's the golden word to be believed above all else, should we bow down to the doc??
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so it has to be true, the doc told me so...... the doc said so, that's the golden word to be believed above all else, should we bow down to the doc??
It's perfectly in order to ask for a reference if one is available (but politely please). I think we would all be interested in reading more info on how the Biguanides are acting in binding protein to Silicone Hydrogel lenses if VirginiaEyeDr can point us in the right direction.

I had not heard that before, but I am told that for RGP lenses (in my case Menicon Z Alpha) I must intensively clean the lenses weekly. The routine sterilising compound recommended for day to day use, uses Biguanide as the active ingredient, though I think I would prefer the more thorough two step peroxide for 100% disinfection. But I cannot switch until I have discussed that with Menicon.

Of course RGP lenses use an entirely different silicone polymer to that used in the soft lenses.

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so it has to be true, the doc told me so...... the doc said so, that's the golden word to be believed above all else, should we bow down to the doc??
Why are you so upset, rfriel? Nobody's trying to pick on you. Why do you have to be like that?
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Why are you so upset, rfriel? Nobody's trying to pick on you. Why do you have to be like that?
i am telling you what action i do, what makes you think or believe i am upset?? it's an action not an emotion........
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i am telling you what action i do, what makes you think or believe i am upset?? it's an action not an emotion........
"F**** REFERENCE!!! or just cause I said so?? yeah, whatever....."

If that's not "upset" then I'd hate to see how you react when you really do get upset . . .

Now, what is this about a reference again?
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content contact lenses
If these Biguanides make proteins stick to your contact lenses, why do some contact lens solutions contain them?
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If these Biguanides make proteins stick to your contact lenses, why do some contact lens solutions contain them?
What are these "Biguanides" anyway? I tried looking them up in Wikipedia, but all I read was stuff like "a molecule, or to a class of drugs based upon this molecule. Biguanides can function as oral antihyperglycemic drugs used for diabetes mellitus or prediabetes treatment. They are also used as antimalarial drugs."

What on Earth does this have to do with contact lenses?
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What are these "Biguanides" anyway? I tried looking them up in Wikipedia, but all I read was stuff like "a molecule, or to a class of drugs based upon this molecule. Biguanides can function as oral antihyperglycemic drugs used for diabetes mellitus or prediabetes treatment. They are also used as antimalarial drugs."

What on Earth does this have to do with contact lenses?
The 'biguanide' I refer to is polyaminopropyl biguanide (DYMED) and is used in Multi Purpose Disinfecting & Cleaning Solutions. I prefer to use a two part hydrogen peroxide cleaning system, which is more thorough than the multipurpose cleaning & disinfecting solutions, but needs time to neutralise the peroxide before insertion into the eye.

VirginiaEyeDoctor believes the Biguanide based system binds to high water content and/or silicone hydrogel lens structures (which would make deposit build up worse).

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VirginiaEyeDoctor believes the Biguanide based system binds to high water content and/or silicone hydrogel lens structures (which would make deposit build up worse).

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You sound as though you don't necessarily agree. Biguanides or not, do you think that silicone hydrogel contact lenses have a particular problem with build-up?
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You sound as though you don't necessarily agree. Biguanides or not, do you think that silicone hydrogel contact lenses have a particular problem with build-up?

I have to take VirginaEyeDoctor's word for the time being. However, I accept his/her statement as I think I have seen words to that effect elsewhere, but would prefer to see the academic backup.

I don't really like to use a Biguanide type cleaning/disinfection system as it just isn't as effective at destroying more persistent microbiological agents. I use a two part peroxide for that reason.

I also find that the biguanide system I was recommended to use for RGP lenses seems to create grit from dried solution products, which is very uncomfortable in my eyes.

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I have to take VirginaEyeDoctor's word for the time being. However, I accept his/her statement as I think I have seen words to that effect elsewhere, but would prefer to see the academic backup.

I don't really like to use a Biguanide type cleaning/disinfection system as it just isn't as effective at destroying more persistent microbiological agents. I use a two part peroxide for that reason.

I also find that the biguanide system I was recommended to use for RGP lenses seems to create grit from dried solution products, which is very uncomfortable in my eyes.

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Thanks for answering so quickly, Knotlob. It looks like I caught you while you were on line.
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
So that means, in layman's terms, that your contacts quickly become gunky?
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I have to take VirginaEyeDoctor's word for the time being. However, I accept his/her statement as I think I have seen words to that effect elsewhere, but would prefer to see the academic backup.

I don't really like to use a Biguanide type cleaning/disinfection system as it just isn't as effective at destroying more persistent microbiological agents. I use a two part peroxide for that reason.

I also find that the biguanide system I was recommended to use for RGP lenses seems to create grit from dried solution products, which is very uncomfortable in my eyes.

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Could that be the reason that peroxide is widely used as a disinfectant but I've never heard of biguinide?
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. . . "Biguanides" . . . [tend] to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
That sounds like the opposite of cleaning to me. Seems like the effect of biguanides is to make sure the proteins never come off.
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Could that be the reason that peroxide is widely used as a disinfectant but I've never heard of biguinide?
Biguinides are widely used in Multi Purpose Cleaning Disinfecting solutions.

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Biguinides are widely used in Multi Purpose Cleaning Disinfecting solutions.

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So, based on what yournamehere copied and pasted, these multi-purpose cleaning solutions which contain biguinides are not intended to clean high silicon/water content contact lenses because VirginiaEyeDr says they bind to the proteins in the tear layer.

Something like that?
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So, based on what yournamehere copied and pasted, these multi-purpose cleaning solutions which contain biguinides are not intended to clean high silicon/water content contact lenses because VirginiaEyeDr says they bind to the proteins in the tear layer.

Something like that?
They are more likly to bind proteins to the lens surface on SiHi lenses,but not on all patients.
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They are more likely to bind proteins to the lens surface on SiHi lenses,but not on all patients.
So what about Biofinity lenses. Are they SiHi? Do you pronounce that "sigh high"?
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So what about Biofinity lenses. Are they SiHi? Do you pronounce that "sigh high"?
Biofinity are silicone hydrogel lenses.

I understand that silicone hydrogel (SiH) lenses are less prone to protein deposits than conventional hydrogel lenses. I prefer hydroxide cleaning systems, but realise Multi Purpose Cleaning Disinfection systems are probably more convenient to the average contact lens wearer.

But as VirginiaEyeDr says, it will depend to some extent on the individual's tear chemistry.

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So what about Biofinity lenses. Are they SiHi? Do you pronounce that "sigh high"?
Did somebody say "sci-fi"?
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So what about Biofinity lenses. Are they SiHi? Do you pronounce that "sigh high"?
Yes,Silicone Hydrogel 52%,water 48%
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Did somebody say "sci-fi"?
Um, no, UNIT, That's SiHi. Sorry.
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I have to take VirginaEyeDoctor's word for the time being. However, I accept his/her statement as I think I have seen words to that effect elsewhere, but would prefer to see the academic backup.

I don't really like to use a Biguanide type cleaning/disinfection system as it just isn't as effective at destroying more persistent microbiological agents. I use a two part peroxide for that reason.

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So how common are these "more persistent microbial agents"? Are they something that your average Biofinity wearers need to be concerned about?
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So how common are these "more persistent microbial agents"? Are they something that your average Biofinity wearers need to be concerned about?
I was thinking of your everyday Acanthamoeba kerititis bacteria, which is present everywhere, especially in tap water, swimming pools, brackish water, etc. Rare to get infected but very unpleasant and sight threatening if it contaminates your contact lenses/cornea. Biguinides are not proven to kill these. A two step peroxide disinfection system is effective against the bacteria.

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I was thinking of your everyday Acanthamoeba kerititis bacteria, which is present everywhere, especially in tap water, swimming pools, brackish water, etc. Rare to get infected but very unpleasant and sight threatening if it contaminates your contact lenses/cornea. Biguinides are not proven to kill these. A two step peroxide disinfection system is effective against the bacteria.

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That's good to know, Knotlob. Would you recommend the disinfecting two-step for all contact lenses besides the one you just wear once?
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That's good to know, Knotlob. Would you recommend the disinfecting two-step for all contact lenses besides the one you just wear once?
I used to wear yearly lenses and then switched to Biofinity. I always used the peroxide system for cleaning/disinfection. In Europe I always used the 2 step system, but I think in N America/Canada it is only a single step peroxide system, which is available and I used that when in Canada.

I now wear RGP lenses and didn't like the Multi Purpose Solution I was recommended to use, so eventually got the manufacturer's agreement to use a two step peroxide system for these too. That worked fine for cleaning. However, after a few days, the RGP lenses become a bit uncomfortable and so I had to use a RGP soaking/wetting solution after the peroxide. I subsequently switched to another Multi Purpose Cleaning Solution but will search for others to try as well.

So, in summary, peroxide very good for soft lenses, not very good/comfortable without a soaking solution for RGP lenses.

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I used to wear yearly lenses and then switched to Biofinity. I always used the peroxide system for cleaning/disinfection. In Europe I always used the 2 step system, but I think in N America/Canada it is only a single step peroxide system, which is available and I used that when in Canada.

I now wear RGP lenses and didn't like the Multi Purpose Solution I was recommended to use, so eventually got the manufacturer's agreement to use a two step peroxide system for these too. That worked fine for cleaning. However, after a few days, the RGP lenses become a bit uncomfortable and so I had to use a RGP soaking/wetting solution after the peroxide. I subsequently switched to another Multi Purpose Cleaning Solution but will search for others to try as well.

So, in summary, peroxide very good for soft lenses, not very good/comfortable without a soaking solution for RGP lenses.

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Thanks for the information, knotlob, and thanks to madeinshades for the question.
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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
If biguanides are bad for contact lenses, why do they put them in cleaning solutions?
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If biguanides are bad for contact lenses, why do they put them in cleaning solutions?
My guess would be cost.
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My guess would be cost.
Probably convenience also. You don't need to wait for the disinfecting solution to be neutralised like peroxides. You can put the Multi Purpose Cleaning/Disinfecting Solution directly into your eye.

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Aviod solutions containing "Biguanides" as the disinfecting agent. This compound tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content Contact lenses
So which contact lenses have this "high silicon/water content"? Would they all be a certain type, like monthly disposable? What about Biofinity?
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My guess would be cost.
They are not bad for contats, but bad for germs. Think of them as a preservative, some people react most don't.
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So which contact lenses have this "high silicon/water content"? Would they all be a certain type, like monthly disposable? What about Biofinity?
Biofinity contact lenses are composed of 52% comfilcon A and 48% water. That's almost a 50/50 split.
Anyway, how can something be both high silicone and high water content? Isn't that what you mean, VirginiaEyeDr, when you said "[Biguanide] tends to bind proteins in your tears to high silicon/water content contact lenses"?
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There is nothing wrong with Dymed type solutions when using HEMA lenses, although I've always recommended peroxide. However, each material is different. The only solutions specifically recommended for use with silicone gel lenses are 1) Alcon Replenish, 2) AMO Complete and 3) peroxide systems.
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There is nothing wrong with Dymed type solutions when using HEMA lenses, although I've always recommended peroxide. However, each material is different. The only solutions specifically recommended for use with silicone gel lenses are 1) Alcon Replenish, 2) AMO Complete and 3) peroxide systems.
What are "Dymed type solutions"?
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From post #18: "The 'biguanide' I refer to is polyaminopropyl biguanide (DYMED) and is used in Multi Purpose Disinfecting & Cleaning Solutions." So it's an ingredient in contact lens multi-purpose solution.
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From post #18: "The 'biguanide' I refer to is polyaminopropyl biguanide (DYMED) and is used in Multi Purpose Disinfecting & Cleaning Solutions." So it's an ingredient in contact lens multi-purpose solution.
Thanks for pulling it all together, Juicer.
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Biguinides are widely used in Multi Purpose Cleaning Disinfecting solutions.

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Oh . . . I guess I'm just out of touch.
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