Originally posted by cristinalatina
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The conclusion?
All eyes started with a corneal clarity grade of I (best possible). Corneal clarity decreased significantly faster in eyes where Goniosol was used to a median grade of III at 1 hour of surgical time. In eyes where GenTeal gel was used, corneal clarity decreased much slower, to a median grade of I at 1 hour of surgical time.
Again: this is a pretty clear indication that something in GenTeal (0.3% hydoxypropyl-methylcellulose, carbopol 980, phosphonic acid, sorbitol, water, and 0.028% sodium perborate) -- active ingredient OR preservative--is hurting our eyes.
GenAqua -- IF you have plenty of tears -- is supposed to convert partly into hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is used to debride tissue. Don't forget: if you use peroxide-based contact lens cleaners, you MUST rinse off ALL traces of hydrogen peroxide before putting in your contact lenses ... or ... it really hurts.
Best,
Neil
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