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  • Title: Alteration of organized structure of biofilm formed by Staphylococcus epidermidis on soft contact lenses.
    Author: Perilli R, Marziano ML, Formisano G, Caiazza S, Scorcia G, Baldassarri L.
    Journal: J Biomed Mater Res; 2000 Jan; 49(1):53-7. PubMed ID: 10559746.
    Abstract:
    The effect of a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug commercially available in eye drop form (sodium diclofenac) was assayed for its ability to affect biofilms formed by clinical Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates. Biofilms produced by one strain positive for a slime-associated antigen, suggested to be expressed by more virulent strains, was not affected by sodium diclofenac treatment. On the other hand, biofilm produced by the slime-positive, antigen-negative strain showed dramatic alterations already after short treatments with sodium diclofenac as reported for salicylate and other nonsteroidal drugs. Such results suggest further investigation of the possible use of sodium diclofenac drops in the treatment of ophthalmic infections in soft contact lens wearers.
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