Why include the kit in your pre-surgical protocol?

Designed to work with your current pre-surgical protocol, the pre-surgical patient prep kit helps improves pre- and post-surgical eye health by helping to:

Designed for all patients

This kit is designed to improve patient comfort and reduce the risk of endophthalmitis.

Marked improvements

A recent study showed the Bruder mask improved ocular surface characteristics by at least 200%.

The effects of a warm compress on tear film

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS

Comparison of tear film stability before and after a single 5-minute exposure to a heated warm compress

A healthy ocular surface is essential for the best outcomes

A great deal of effort is spent on optimizing biometry and personalizing A-constants, but results are impacted by the tear film.

Hypochlorous acid solution decreases bacterial load >90%

It is essential to minimize the small but serious risk of endophthalmitis. Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Solution is designed to decrease lid margin bacterial load.
A screenshot of a video with Doctors Cynthia Matossian and Mitchell A. Jackson
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What are the benefits of HOCl in a pre-surgical environment?

Cleansing the lid margin and lashes

Bruder Hygienic Cleansing Wipes

The textured pre-moistened wipes contain a mild surfactant designed to remove build up, oil, dirt, pollen, and desquamated skin that may cause eye irritation and infection.

Water   •   PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate   •   Methyl Gluceth-20   •   Sodium Chloride   •   Potassium Chloride   •   Calcium Chloride   •   Sodium Bicarbonate   •   Panthenol   •   Decyl Glucoside   •   Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate   •   Coco Glucoside Glyceryl Oleate PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate   •   Propanediol   •   Citric Acid   •   1,2-Hexanediol

Improves treatment effectiveness

Specially formulated to thoroughly cleanse eyelids and lashes. Gentle exfoliation enhances the effectiveness of the anti-bacterial solution.

Bruder Hygienic Cleansing Wipes for optometry surgery prep

Reducing bacteria on the eyelids and lashes

Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Solution

Naturally-occurring hypochlorous acid (HOCl) has shown high efficacy against a wide range of microorganisms. Applying one to two sprays of the solution daily to closed eyes helps fight infection, reduces inflammation and bacteria, and enhances the natural ability to heal. For best results, use after cleansing lids with Bruder Hygienic Cleansing Wipes.

Improves treatment effectiveness

The Bruder solution is a pure 0.02% hypochlorous acid in saline. It contains no alcohol, oil, sulfates, sodium hypochlorite, parabens, or added fragrance.

Bruder Hygienic eyelid solution for reducing bacteria and optometry surgery prep

Stabilizing the tear film

Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Compress

Designed specifically for the unique needs of the pre-surgical patient, the Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Compress unclogs meibomian glands and stabilizes tear film to improve pre-surgical measurements. Microwave for 20 seconds and apply for 8-10 minutes.

Unique two-pod design

EyeOnic™fabric woven with antimicrobial silver threads to protect eyes pre-surgery

​EyeOnic™fabric woven with antimicrobial silver threads

The Bruder moist heat compress helps unclogs meibomian glands and stabilizes tear film to improve pre-surgical measurements
A microwave icon to indicate that the moist heat compress should be microwaved for 20 seconds

Microwave-activated

The Bruder moist heat compress helps unclogs meibomian glands and stabilizes tear film to improve pre-surgical measurements
EyeOnic™fabric woven with antimicrobial silver threads to protect eyes pre-surgery

​EyeOnic™fabric woven with antimicrobial silver threads

A microwave icon to indicate that the moist heat compress should be microwaved for 20 seconds

Microwave-activated

self-hydrating, silver-infused, patented antibacterial MediBeads®

Filled with self-hydrating, silver-infused, patented antibacterial MediBeads®

Contour stitch relieves pressure on the center of the cornea

Contour stitch in the center of each pod relieves pressure on the center of the cornea

Non-toxic & latex-free

self-hydrating, silver-infused, patented antibacterial MediBeads®

Filled with self-hydrating, silver-infused, patented antibacterial MediBeads®

Non-toxic & latex-free

Contour stitch relieves pressure on the center of the cornea

Contour stitch in the center of each pod relieves pressure on the center of the cornea

Extended, even heat

Meibomian secretions melt when 32–45°C heat is sustained for 8-10 minutes. The patented technology used in the Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Compress is clinically proven to meet this target without dangerous hot spots.

Antibacterial

The compress features both patented silver-infused beads and antibacterial cloth to help reduce the risk of infection.

Supporting articles and research

Hypochlorous acid solution decreases bacterial load >90%

It is essential to minimize the small but serious risk of endophthalmitis. Bruder Hygienic Eyelid Solution is designed to decrease lid margin bacterial load.
A screenshot of a video with Doctors Cynthia Matossian and Mitchell A. Jackson
Play Video

How does the use of moist heat compresses impact the tear film?

A healthy ocular surface is essential for the best outcomes

A great deal of effort is spent on optimizing biometry and personalizing A-constants, but results are impacted by the tear film.

What are eye care professionals saying about the Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Patient Prep Kit?

Providing the kit for your patients is easy

Stock the kit in your office or use our Rx pad to refer patient to the kit order site.

The Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Patient Prep Kit includes hygienic eyelid wipes to help patients clean their eyes and prepare for surgery.

Providing the kit for your patients is easy

Stock the kit in your office or use our Rx pad to refer patient to the kit order site.
The Bruder Sx Pre-Surgical Patient Prep Kit includes hygienic eyelid wipes to help patients clean their eyes and prepare for surgery.