Development of antimicrobial contact lenses [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mark Willcox (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Fiona Stapleton ,  Prof Naresh Kumar

Brief description There are 140 million contact lens wearers worldwide. Use of contact lenses is associated with ocular inflammation (approximately 2-7% per year). We have developed novel antimicrobial coatings for contact lenses which we have shown in laboratory and animal models can reduce the ability of microbes to adhere to lenses and reduce associated inflammation. This Development project will enable us to generate proof-of-principle in a clinical cohort using existing contact lenses that have been coated using our patented processes.

Funding Amount $AUD 710,589.62

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant