{"id":19867,"date":"2021-11-04T09:56:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T09:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=19867"},"modified":"2021-11-04T09:56:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T09:56:18","slug":"a-guide-to-contact-lens-solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/a-guide-to-contact-lens-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Contact Lens Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you stood in a drug store unsure which solution is best for your contact lenses?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are multiple contact lens solutions available. These are used for storage and cleaning contact lenses and include hydrogen peroxide, saline solutions, rigid gas permeable solutions, daily cleaners, and multi-purpose solutions.<\/p>\n

Contact lens solutions will be prescribed by your eye doctor if you wear monthly, bi-weekly, yearly contact lenses<\/a> or rigid gas permeable lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Only use solutions that have been approved by your eye doctor.<\/b><\/p>\n

Using the correct contact solution, ensures your lenses will be fresh, clean, and ready to use the next morning – but using the wrong one can cause serious complications.<\/p>\n

It is critical to properly care for lenses and always follow your doctor\u2019s instructions.<\/b><\/p>\n

The right solutions will mean your eyes are less prone to inflammation and infections, and your contact lenses will feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n

Multi-purpose contact lens solutions<\/b><\/h2>\n

Multi-purpose solutions are a one-stop-shop for cleaning, disinfecting, rinsing, and storing your contact lenses<\/b>.<\/p>\n

You can perform all these actions with just one bottle of multi-purpose solution.<\/p>\n

Multi-purpose solutions are acceptable for all soft contact lenses, and can even be used for daily disposable lenses,<\/a> which are single-use lenses disposed of at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

Do not use RGP solutions for soft lenses and vice versa.<\/b><\/p>\n

There are specific multi-purpose contact lens solutions for rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses that are more convenient than two-step systems.<\/p>\n

Rigid gas permeable contact lens solutions<\/b><\/h2>\n

You’ll need a specific RGP contact lens solution to clean RGP contact lenses.<\/p>\n

Solutions for RGP lenses have unique formulations for the RGP materials.<\/p>\n

Do not use solutions for soft lenses for RGP lenses.<\/b><\/p>\n

Rigid gas permeable lenses are mostly constructed of silicone and do not contain any water. As a result, a different kind of cleaning solution is required for these lenses.<\/p>\n

Wetting, cleaning, and disinfecting rigid gas permeable contact lenses necessitates the use of a hard contact lens solution.<\/p>\n

If you wear RGP lenses, your eye doctor will recommend the best lens care strategy for you.<\/p>\n

Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you<\/a> to learn more about which contact lens solution is best for you.<\/b><\/p>\n

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