Contact Lenses

Contact lenses by their very nature are prone to get dirty due to mucus and protein buildup. This makes it essential to use a contact lens cleaning solution to keep your lens mucus free. This also prevents the build up of protein that irritates the eyes.

A number of contact lens cleaning solutions are available on the market. In addition, multipurpose solutions are available as well. The contact lens cleaning solution can either be sprayed onto the lens or can be rubbed into the lens in the palm of ones hand.

An example of a contact lens cleaning solution is Renu by Bausch and Lomb. This is a multipurpose cleaning solution and takes care of the cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storage needs of the contact lens.

When using a stand alone contact lens cleaning solution, certain things have to be kept in mind. The solution must be compatible with the other contact lens cleaning products in use and with the lens itself. Incompatible solutions can lead to redness, irritation, itching and other eye problems. In extreme cases it can even lead to blindness.

On the other hand using the right contact lens cleaning solution is very good for the longevity of eye lenses as well as comfort and health of the eyes. Contact lens cleaning solutions (unless they are multipurpose) must be compatible with the other eye care products in use. To know whether the contact lens cleaning solution you use is right for your lens, take the advice of your local eye care practitioner.

Heat and ultrasound are used to clean and disinfect contact lenses as well. In this approach the contact lens are placed in the case and then exposed to heat to kill the germs. In the case of ultrasound, an approach called cavitation is used. It involves a quick configuration and disintegration of bubbles. This helps make the contact lens extremely clean.

The contact lens cleaning solution works slightly differently from a disinfectant. The contact lens cleaning solution removes dirt and mucus from the contact lens. A disinfectant on the other hand keeps the contact lens clean from microbes by destroying them. Both the solutions have their own roles in a contact lens kit.

Using the right contact lens cleaning solution is essential to keep the eyes healthy. The tear glands deposit protein onto the contact lens. This makes wearing the contact lenses irritable. By using the right contact lens cleaning solution in tandem with other contact lens products we can ensure the good health of eyes as well as comfortable to use lenses that have longevity.

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