Clinitas® Antibacterial Eye Compress

Sterileyes® is bound permanently to the fibres of the fabric to provide effective antibacterial protection against potentially harmful bacteria.
Using skin friendly, patented, Polygiene technology, Sterileyes® does not interfere with your skins natural bacterial flora.

Sterileyes® is an antibacterial shield on the compress, proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria*.

This patented solution is bound to the fibres of our fabrics to protect the eyes from potentially harmful bacteria. Sterileyes® also provides stain protection, extended product life and eliminates germs that synthesize fats and lipids which create odour.

What are the potential effect of bacteria on the eye compress?
In addition to bacteria already on the mask, it is entirely conceivable that during normal use, millions more bacteria can be transferred from the eyes and face onto the eye compress during treatment Increasing levels of bacteria on the compress could create the opportunity for potential cross-infection and may even prolong the treatment regime, symptoms and hinder patient compliance.

When eye compresses are used as a cold treatment the problem of bacteria on the mask is exacerbated.

Although when using as warm treatment microwaving has a limited effect, when using the mask cold, there is no protection from the bacteria already on the compress. Bacteria are not killed at freezing temperatures, they are preserved and lay dormant. When removed from the freezer and placed on the eyes, the compress begins to thaw and so does the bacteria. Once the contaminated cold mask is reapplied to the eyes the bacteria are active again to potentially cross-contaminate and/or aggravate the condition.

Gentle heating of the eyelid margins has proven to be the most effective and gentle way of removing congealed and hardened deposits around the Meibomian glands. The warmth softens the naturally produced oil helping prevent discomfort and ensures a health tear layer. They key to successful treatment is regular cleansing following a proven, simple and effective daily 3 step regime detailed below;