Ophthalmology Times Highlights the Benefits of New i-LidTM Cleanser

NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that an article in Ophthalmology Times has highlighted the “novel advances” provided by NovaBay’s new i-Lid Cleanser. The product, said the June 1 article, is “a safe and effective alternative for cleansing the lids, lashes, and periocular skin of debris and microorganisms, which can cause irritation, inflammation, and ocular surface disease.”

“Ophthalmology Times is a trusted source of information on cutting-edge advancements in eye care,” said Dr. Ron Najafi, CEO of NovaBay. “We’re pleased that it has recognized the benefits of our new product.”

As the article explains, i-Lid Cleanser contains a pure, stable version of hypochlorous acid to keep it antimicrobial. Hypochlorous Acid is a substance produced by the immune system as a first defense against microbial invaders. Lab tests show i-Lid Cleanser kills the bacteria that grow on eyelids. Those bacteria cause a very common condition called blepharitis, which causes swelling, redness, irritation and a crusty build-up on patient’s eye lids that may last for months or even years. Moreover, the lab tests show, i-Lid Cleanser also neutralizes the toxins that bacteria produce, which contribute to other eye conditions like dry eye syndrome related to meibomian gland dysfunction.

At the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Peoria, Dr. Steven J. Lichtenstein, associate professor of clinical surgery and pediatrics and Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, used to clean and treat the eyes of children suffering from chronic blepharitis with diluted baby shampoo, antibiotics and steroids. Now, he explained in the article, he uses i-Lid Cleanser instead. “It seems to provide better results while eliminating or reducing the need for antibiotics and steroids along with their associated costs and concerns,” he said.

Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD, Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, founder of the Eye Institute of Marin in San Rafael, Calif, and the developer of i-Lid Cleanser, said in the article that she’s also seen excellent results. “My patients have been very pleased with the product, enjoying not only its efficacy as a cleanser but also what many describe as a refreshing feeling.”

This video and this product backgrounder also describe how patients are benefiting from the new product.

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