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Proper Lens Care After Removal
From the American Optometric Association
Contact lenses require different methods of care; below, we outline a sample of how most soft contact lenses should be maintained after removal using a multipurpose solution (note that rub and rinse times may vary based on the solution manufacturer). Please remember that hydrogen peroxide care systems operate differently. Daily disposable contact lenses are designed to be removed each night and discarded, meaning no cleaning is necessary.
Before any contact lens insertion or removal, always wash and dry your hands thoroughly.**1 It’s beneficial to work with the same lens first (for example, always remove your right lens first or your left one). Begin by removing one lens and placing it in the palm of your hand. Apply multipurpose contact lens solution and rub the lens for approximately 20 seconds on each side (the actual rubbing time may depend on the manufacturer’s instructions). **2,3,4 After rubbing, rinse the contact lens with multipurpose solution for about 10 seconds on each side (again, rinsing times depend on the solution manufacturer’s guidelines). **2,3,4 Never rinse your lenses with tap water, as it significantly increases the risk of severe ocular infections.**5 After rinsing, place the contact lens in a clean, dry lens case, then fill the well of the case with multipurpose solution. Repeat these steps for the other lens.
Soak the lenses according to the manufacturer’s recommended soaking time, which usually ranges from four to eight hours depending on the brand of solution.**3,4,5 Always read the solution packaging for specific instructions about proper lens care and adhere to the manufacturer-recommended procedures. Dispose of your contact lens case every one to three months, as prolonged use can result in serious eye infections due to bacterial contamination.**6,7 You typically receive a new case with each new bottle of solution purchased.
Each morning, remember to rinse your case with fresh solution and allow it to air dry before reusing. Avoid ‘topping off’ your solution, as this practice can increase the risk of complications related to contact lenses.**8
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The American Optometric Association. “What You Need To Know About Contact Lens Care and Compliance.” Brochure. Available: http://www.aoa.org/Documents/public/AOA-contact-lens-hygiene.pdf
Alcon Optifree PureMoist Multipurpose Solution Package Insert. Available: http://www.opti-free.com/pdfs/OFPureMoist_us_en.pdf
MO Revitalens OcuTec Multipurpose Solution Guidelines. Available: http://www.amo-inc.com/products/corneal/multi-purpose-solution/revitalens-ocutec-multi-purpose-disinfecting-solution
Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Multipurpose Solution FAQs. Available: http://www.bausch.com/our-products/contact-lens-care/soft-lens-multi-purpose-solutions/biotrue-multi-purpose-solution/biotrue-solutions-faq
Mutoh, Tetsuya, et al. "A retrospective study of nine cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis." Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, NZ) 4 (2010): 1189.
Szczotka-Flynn L, Pearlman E, Ghannoum M. Microbial Contamination of Contact Lenses, Lens Care Solutions, and Their Accessories: A Literature Review. Eye Contact Lens 2010 Mar;36(2):116-129.
Gray TB, Cursons RT, Sherwan JF, Rose PR. Acanthamoeba, bacterial, and fungal contamination of contact lens storage cases. Br J Ophthalmol 1995 Jun;79(6):601-5.
Dumbleton, Kathryn A., et al. "The relationship between compliance with lens replacement and contact lens-related problems in silicone hydrogel wearers." Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 34.5 (2011): 216-222.
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Wearing Contacts
Contact lenses do’s and don’ts
Contact lenses require different methods of care; below, we outline a sample of how most soft contact lenses should be maintained after removal using a multipurpose solution (note that rub and rinse times may vary based on the solution manufacturer). Please remember that hydrogen peroxide care systems operate differently. Daily disposable contact lenses are designed to be removed each night and discarded, meaning no cleaning is necessary.
Before any contact lens insertion or removal, always wash and dry your hands thoroughly.**1 It’s beneficial to work with the same lens first (for example, always remove your right lens first or your left one). Begin by removing one lens and placing it in the palm of your hand. Apply multipurpose contact lens solution and rub the lens for approximately 20 seconds on each side (the actual rubbing time may depend on the manufacturer’s instructions). **2,3,4 After rubbing, rinse the contact lens with multipurpose solution for about 10 seconds on each side (again, rinsing times depend on the solution manufacturer’s guidelines). **2,3,4 Never rinse your lenses with tap water, as it significantly increases the risk of severe ocular infections.**5 After rinsing, place the contact lens in a clean, dry lens case, then fill the well of the case with multipurpose solution. Repeat these steps for the other lens.
Soak the lenses according to the manufacturer’s recommended soaking time, which usually ranges from four to eight hours depending on the brand of solution.**3,4,5 Always read the solution packaging for specific instructions about proper lens care and adhere to the manufacturer-recommended procedures. Dispose of your contact lens case every one to three months, as prolonged use can result in serious eye infections due to bacterial contamination.**6,7 You typically receive a new case with each new bottle of solution purchased.
Each morning, remember to rinse your case with fresh solution and allow it to air dry before reusing. Avoid ‘topping off’ your solution, as this practice can increase the risk of complications related to contact lenses.**8
Video on how to use Opti-Free Solution by Alcon
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The American Optometric Association. “What You Need To Know About Contact Lens Care and Compliance.” Brochure. Available: http://www.aoa.org/Documents/public/AOA-contact-lens-hygiene.pdf
Alcon Optifree PureMoist Multipurpose Solution Package Insert. Available: http://www.opti-free.com/pdfs/OFPureMoist_us_en.pdf
MO Revitalens OcuTec Multipurpose Solution Guidelines. Available: http://www.amo-inc.com/products/corneal/multi-purpose-solution/revitalens-ocutec-multi-purpose-disinfecting-solution
Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Multipurpose Solution FAQs. Available: http://www.bausch.com/our-products/contact-lens-care/soft-lens-multi-purpose-solutions/biotrue-multi-purpose-solution/biotrue-solutions-faq
Mutoh, Tetsuya, et al. "A retrospective study of nine cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis." Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, NZ) 4 (2010): 1189.
Szczotka-Flynn L, Pearlman E, Ghannoum M. Microbial Contamination of Contact Lenses, Lens Care Solutions, and Their Accessories: A Literature Review. Eye Contact Lens 2010 Mar;36(2):116-129.
Gray TB, Cursons RT, Sherwan JF, Rose PR. Acanthamoeba, bacterial, and fungal contamination of contact lens storage cases. Br J Ophthalmol 1995 Jun;79(6):601-5.
Dumbleton, Kathryn A., et al. "The relationship between compliance with lens replacement and contact lens-related problems in silicone hydrogel wearers." Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 34.5 (2011): 216-222.
Tips for correctly wearing contact lenses.