Antimicrobial Efficacy of Tea Tree Oil Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Contact Lenses
TTO shows strong antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against MDR P. aeruginosa , outperforming commercial solutions in biofilm reduction. Although the narrow margin between effective and cytotoxic concentrations limits direct ocular use, its incorporation into contact lens care solutions appears promising for safe and effective prevention of microbial keratitis.
Authors
- Sol R. Martínez
- Mariana Guadalupe Vallejo
- Luciana P. Campagno
- Santiago Daniel Palma
- Roxana V. Alasino
- Soledad Ravetti
- Ariel G. Garro
- Franco Antonio Manzanelli
- Claudia B. R. Aimaretto
Institutions
- National University of Villa María (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/icl.0000000000001260
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00