Comparison of the Lubricant Eyedrops Optive^®, Vismed Multi^®, and Cationorm^® on the Corneal Healing Process in an Ex Vivo Model

Abstract

Vismed Multi® application resulted in rapid corneal healing. Whether the toxicity seen for Optive® in one cornea is a valid result should be examined further. Cationorm® showed considerable corneal toxicity that could be caused by its additive, cetalkonium chloride. Otherwise, the electrostatic properties of Cationorm® led to a drug film on the area of epithelial loss that could hinder epithelial cell migration and adhesion in order to heal the lesion.