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Title Scientists explore the potential of tree bark in preventing contact lens infection Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Optometry Today Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 14/02/24 Description Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, could be used as a disinfectant for contact lenses. Producer/Author Selina Powell URL https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/science-and-vision/research/2024/02/14/scientists-explore-the-potential-of-tree-bark-in-preventing-contact-lens-infection Persons Robbie Baldock Title Tree compound could prevent contact lens eye infections Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Green Prophet Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 14/02/24 Description Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, and a drug used to treat malaria, is known to have bacterial killing activity which may help contact lens wearers. Producer/Author Karin Kloosterman URL https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/02/tree-compound-could-prevent-contact-lens-eye-infections/ Persons Robbie Baldock Title Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet News Medical Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/02/24 Description A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide. Producer/Author News Medical URL https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240207/Naturally-occurring-material-is-an-effective-disinfectant-for-contact-lenses-study-suggests.aspx Persons Robbie Baldock Title Natural Compound Effective As Disinfectant For Contact Lenses Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet ScienceBlog Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/02/24 Description A new research study suggests that a substance found in nature could be a useful disinfectant for contact lenses, which are worn by millions of people globally. Producer/Author ScienceBlog URL https://scienceblog.com/542299/natural-compound-effective-as-disinfectant-for-contact-lenses/ Persons Robbie Baldock