The presence of propylene glycol was shown to be the key factor in inducing Acanthamoeba encystment. However, the reduced or absence of encystment in other commercial solutions containing propylene glycol suggests additional factors, such the buffering system, may be involved in the phenomenon. How these observations relate to the solution's role in the reported association with AK is unclear. Nevertheless, it is recommended that all lens care products be tested for propensity to induce Acanthamoeba encystment and formulations containing propylene glycol may warrant special scrutiny.
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