Contact Lens Solutions
Contact Lens Solutions, used to disinfect lenses and prevent the buildup
of deposits, are an important part of the safe use of contact lenses.
Ensuring that your lenses are clean is necessary to ensure that you're
getting the best vision correction possible, and avoiding unnecessary
irritation to the eyes. Both eye irritation and even infection can
result from wearing contact lenses that are not properly cleaned.
A variety of excellent contact lens solutions are available on the
market today. Most contact lens manufacturers produce contact lens
solutions, and these manufacturers often suggest that you use the
disinfecting solutions produced by the same manufacturer of your lenses.
The reality is that most lens solutions work well and are safe to use
with most brands of contact lenses. Speak to your eye care practitioner
if you are unsure what type of contact lens disinfecting solution to use
with your lenses.
The most popular contact lens solutions are explained below:
AOSEPT Disposable Cup and Disc
The Aosept disposable cup and disc provides a unique platinum coated
neutralizer that, over a 6 hour time period, turns Aosept into a very
gentle, preservative free saline solution. The Aosept cup is intended
for use only with Aosept Disinfecting Solution. The cup is used for the
storage of contact lenses during the disinfecting process.
AOSEPT Disinfecting Solution
Aosept disinfecting lens solution is a great choice for those
individuals prone to eye allergies or sensitivities. These sensitivities
can often be the result of using all-purpose lens solutions. Aosept
disinfecting solution is designed to be used in conjunction with the
Aosept cup and disc lens storage system. Always remember to rinse the
lenses in saline solution after sitting them in the cup overnight -
before inserting them into the eyes.
AOSEPT Travel Pack
The Aosept travel pack contains (3%) microfiltered hydrogen peroxide,
and (0.5%) sodium chloride. The travel pack includes a disposable cup,
along with 4 fluid oz.s of sterile lens solution. This pack provides a
great method of cleaning and neutralizing lenses.
Ciba Vision Lens Drops
Ciba Vision lens drops can be used with any type of contact lenses and
are an excellent way to prevent or reduce eye irritation caused by dry
eyes. They are sold in a 15 ml container and provide a great way to keep
the eyes moist.
AQuify Lens Drops
Aquify lens drops are blink activated. These drops are specially
designed to mimic the eye's natural ability to produce tears, thereby
helping the eyes retain moisture and providing lubrication to both the
lenses and the surface of the eye. People with sensitive eyes,
allergies, or sensitivity to preservatives may benefit from Aquify lens
drops.
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution
Clear Care lens solution can be used for both lens disinfection and
cleaning, and contains no added preservatives. This solution aids in
protein removal, and is also used for lens storage. This solution is
sold with a lens case and neutralizing disc, along with 4 fluid oz.s of
lens solution.
Focus Rewetting Drops
Focus Rewetting drops are formulated to allow increased oxygen to reach
the cornea. In addition, they serve to lubricate and moisten contact
lenses. This lens solution removes debris from the lenses, minimizing
eye irritation. Focus lens drops are perfected suited for people who
have sensitive eyes.
Softwear Saline Solution
Softwear Solution is well suited to those with sensitive eyes. It offers
an Antimicrobial Buffer System (ABS). This ABS antimicrobial protection
is designed to stabilize the saline solution to match the natural pH
level of the eyes. This product works well in conjunction with AOSEPT
Disinfecting Solution.
Renu Starter Kit
The Renu Multiplus multi-purpose solution and kit cleans, rinses,
disinfects and stores contact lenses for up thirty days, with no
additional cleaning required. The Starter Kit contains both solution and
a contact lens case. Renu boasts it's product is the leading doctor
recommended multi-purpose lens cleaning solution on the market.
Solo-Care Plus Starter Kit
Solo-Care Solution is an all-in-one lens solution made with Aqualube. It
works to combat protein deposits and enable moisture retention. After
soaking the lenses for 4 hours or more, no rinsing or washing of the
lenses is required prior to reinsertion.
Visine for Contacts Lubricating and Rewetting Drops
Visine For Contacts is available in a 15 ml container and is intended
for individuals who wear daily wear or extended wear soft contact
lenses.
Contact lens solutions are a vitally important part of wearing contacts
is a safe, healthy way. If you are unsure about what lens solution you
should be using, or of the correct method to use your contact lens
solution, talk to your eye care practitioner. Clean lenses mean crisp
vision and healthy eyes!
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