The Science
Purifeyes is created in a unique process which converts sodium hypochlorite into a more effective and safe hypochlorous chemistry. This same chemistry is employed by the human immune system and is produced naturally by white blood cells in the body to defend against attacking microorganisms. Purifeyes hypochlorous chemistry is very different from traditional skin antiseptics and cleaners which use a toxic method of action and are also toxic and damaging to the ocular surface. Purifeyes uses an oxidising method of action which is more effective but is also non-cytotoxic: it causes no harm to human skin, eyelashes or the eye surface.
Why do we need a periocular cleanser?
Whilst traditional antiseptics and cleansers provide effective cleaning they come with significant draw backs for the delicate periocular area and eyes:
• Isopropyl alcohol can cause severe ocular burns and is flammable(2)
• Povidone iodine stings and can stain the ocular surface, lashes, contact lenses and clothes, and should be avoided in pregnancy
• Chlorhexidine stings, is toxic to the cornea, and is associated with increasing allergy & anaphylaxis
• Chlorhexidine and alcohol are also subject to antimicrobial resistance