Eye-Cept(R) Rewetting Drops Offer Contact Lens Users Healthier, Hygienic Alternative.EL MONTE El Monte (ĕl mŏn`tē), city (1990 pop. 106,209), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1912. A residential, industrial, and commercial city in the San Gabriel Valley, El Monte manufactures furniture, electronic equipment, semiconductors, , Calif. -- Millions of soft contact lens contact lens, thin plastic lens worn between the eye and eyelid that may be used instead of eyeglasses. Actors, models, and others wear them for appearance, and athletes use them for safety and convenience. wearers will have an alternative for safer and more comfortable eye care with Eye-Cept(R) Rewetting Drops. Developed for today's health-conscious lens wearers, Eye-Cept is preservative-free and packaged in hygienic hy·gien·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to hygiene. 2. Tending to promote or preserve health. 3. Sanitary. single-use vials to eliminate common concerns with eye drops eye drops eye npl → gouttes fpl pour les yeux eye drops eye npl → Augentropfen pl . With its pure formula, Eye-Cept offers safe, long-lasting comfort and contributes to a healthier lens fit over long hours of wear. The single-use vials also eliminate exposure to disease-causing bacteria that quickly accumulates on the tips of conventional eye drop bottles and can cause eye infections. While eye care professionals generally recommend soft contact lens wearers use drops to help maintain the natural moisture in their eyes, they also are aware of potential problems with conventional products. Most rewetting drops contain preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. that can trigger a chemical or allergic reaction allergic reaction n. A local or generalized reaction of an organism to internal or external contact with a specific allergen to which the organism has been previously sensitized. . Eye-Cept is formulated with a pure, preservative-free formula that will not irritate even sensitive eyes. In addition, the tip on conventional bottles is contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. each time it is used, a source of concern as drops are reused hundreds of times over a month or more. This bacteria buildup can cause an infection if the tip accidentally comes in contact with the eye area. Eye-Cept drops are packaged in sterile vials that are used one time then discarded, avoiding the exposure to contaminated bottles. A set of vials conveniently slips into a briefcase or purse so wearers are more likely to use the drops as recommended by eye care professionals. Eye-Cept was developed by Optics Laboratory as part of its health-conscious eye care line. It will be available through retail outlets the fourth quarter of 2005. About Optics Laboratory Optics Laboratory Inc., with headquarters in El Monte, integrates advanced optical science and technology to develop products that remedy common vision disorders and promote well-being. The company is focused on helping people see and feel better to improve their lives. Information on its OcuFresh Eye Wash can be found at www.OcuFresh.com, on MiniDrops at www.MiniDrops.com, and on Optics Laboratory at www.OpticsLab.com. Eye-Cept(R), MiniDrops(R) and OcuFresh(R) are registered trademarks of Optics Laboratory Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. |
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