Rinse each side of the lens thoroughly for at least 5 seconds with a saline solution that’s compatible with rigid gas permeable lenses. Boston Advance Cleaner from Bausch and Lomb makes it easier than ever to keep gas permeable lenses clean and clear throughout the day. Discard the solution from the lens case and immediately give the inside of the lens case a thorough clean with a fresh, sterile disinfecting solution. Most readily available contact lens cleaning solutions are meant to clean soft, disposable contact lenses and won't clean and disinfect RGP lenses thoroughly enough to be safe. For best results, the manufacturer recommends storing the contact lens in the solution overnight, then rubbing and rinsing the lens in the morning before putting on the eye.

While these solutions have strong disinfecting properties, once the hydrogen peroxide has been converted, there is no preservative coverage to prevent contamination if you leave the lenses sitting in the storage container for days at a time. This is a tried and true formula is getting harder to find and has been largely replaced in favor of the Boston Advance Conditioning Solution below.Always check with your doctor about the most appropriate cleaning and storage solutions for your eyes. Because of the chemical properties of salines or multi-purpose solutions, rinsing the lenses with these options requires a steady stream of solution and a thorough rinse to both sides of the lens. Boston Simplus: This cleaner and storage solution has protein deposit removal that is comparable to more abrasive cleaners on the market with the pro of being an all-in-one solution.

Boston Advance ® Cleaner removes dirt and debris from your lenses, leaving your lenses clean, clear, and ready to be disinfected. Unique pH: This solution is an all-in-one cleaner and storage solution that works to hydrate or condition the contact lens by adjusting to the natural pH of the tears on the surface of your eye. For patients wearing RGP or scleral lenses, the risk of infection is extremely low with only 2 cases per 10,000 patients reported.The cleaning solution is visibily tinted so you can see your cleaner has been thoroughly rinsed off. How do you use Boston Advance Cleaner• Rub both sides of the lenses with 2-4 drops of the solution in the palm of your hand for 20 seconds. To use, wash hands and rub both sides of the lenses carefully with 2 to 4 drops in the palm of your hand for 20 seconds.

It's possible for patients to have allergic reactions to specific preservatives, and that's why I've listed them here for quick reference. Every day, proteins, fats and other particles of dirt collect on the lens, causing vision to deteriorate and risking infection. Boston® One Step Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner is a simple and convenient way to effectively remove protein deposits weekly from rigid gas permeable contact lenses to help maintain contact lens wearing comfort. As the FDA considers making changes to these instructions, it's safest to avoid using tap water with contact lenses all together, and if you do rinse daily cleaner off your RGP lenses with water, make sure you then immediately use a multipurpose disinfecting solution to clean your lenses and help reduce the risk of contamination and infection. To use, place 2-4 drops of cleaner on the contact lens and then rub between your fingers for 20 seconds.Not only are clean lenses healthier for your eyes, but they provide an extra level of comfort as long as you are wearing your lenses. Make sure you thoroughly wash and dry your hands before removing the lenses from your eyes or the lens case, then complete these simple steps.