Scope Eyecare: Infection control

Patients looking to protect their ocular surfaces from infection can now make use of Optase Protect, a triple-action antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal spray created by Scope.

The preservative free spray kills 99.99% of all germs using hypochlorous acid and is applied directly to closed eyes twice a day. Hypochlorous acid is produced naturally by the body to protect against infection and has proven efficacy against listeria, salmonella, E.Coli MRSA and clostridium difficile.

With research showing that the British public now cares more about facial hygiene than ever before, Optase’s year-long shelf life and 250 applications per bottle could present an attractive eye care accessory to stock in practice.