Solutions & Cleaners - Contact Lens Accessories
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 2:49 pmIf you are a contact lens wearer, you might have heard of multi purpose or complete contact lens solution. They are one element of lens caring system that is essential to keep your contacts comfortable, provide clear vision and, above of all, prevent eye infections.
Contact lens care is extremely important for the health of your eyes. Improper lens care can lead to eye irritation or worse, fungal infections. To prevent against eye disease or infections, a cleaning solution should be used daily. This is where a multipurpose lens solution comes in handy.
Due to the uncommon nature of the eye fungus, it has gone undetected in many patients for a prolonged period of time. Without appropriate treatment, the infection can scar the cornea and blind its victims. Symptoms may include blurry vision, pain or redness, excessive discharge and increased sensitivity to light. Treatment may include prolonged anti-fungal therapy and even corneal transplant surgery. Class action suits have already been filed in both Florida and New York on behalf of users of Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc product.
Using a multipurpose solution, remove your contact lens and put it in the palm of your hand. Apply a several drops of the solution and rub for several seconds. Last, add more solution to the lens to rinse away. Fill you contact lens case with solution and store them until you’re ready to wear them again.
You’ll be able to find many brands of all purpose lens solutions at your local drugstore, supermarket, or discount department store. Among popular brands, you might find Renu of Baush & Lomb or Opti-Free on store shelves, but each store carries a different selection.
Complete contact lens solutions such as Healthy Eyes Multi Purpose Solution contains a natural formulation with natural plant substrates. The online retailer, Coastal Contacts states that it creates a “comfort cushion” around your contact lenses, making insertion noticeably more comfortable. Other complete solutions include AquaRefresh Multi-Purpose Solution, Renu Multiplus Solution from Bausch & Lomb. Peroxide-based cleaners include AOSEPT Clear Care.




