Solution intolerance among users of four chemical soft lens care regimens.
The incidence of solution intolerance in 161 soft contact lens patients was about 33% in those using chlorhexidine plus thimerosal chemical disinfecting systems. Those who disinfected their lenses with systems based primarily on thimerosal developed intolerance in 5 to 8% of cases. A family history of allergy appears not to be significant.
D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012996:Solutions; D013849:Thimerosal / Q000009:adverse effects*
D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds; D012996:Solutions; D013849:Thimerosal; D002710:Chlorhexidine