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. 2012 Jan 8;18:14–21.

Table 1. Comparison of bacterial adhesion levels to various lens materials for P. aeruginosa and S. epidermidis.

Ratio of P. aeruginosa adhesion compared to S. epidermidis Lens materials References
16 - 45
Etafilcon A
[42]
533 - 717
Etafilcon A
[44]
5–11
Etafilcon A
[43]
2–3
Polymacon
[57]
72 - 78
Balafilcon A
[42]
1–5
Balafilcon A
[43]
1–3
Galyfilcon A
[43]
34 - 125
Galyfilcon A
[42]
22 - 32
Lotrafilcon B
[42]
1–5 Lotrafilcon A [43]