Is optimum by Lobob discontinued?
Lobob products have been out of production since July 2019. This is a huge problem for the scleral lens community, as Lobob ESC has long been the most-recommended ‘rub’ cleaning solution for scleral lenses that are NOT coated with HydraPeg.
What is the main disinfectant in optimum Lobob CDS?
Optimum by Lobob Cleaning, Disinfecting and Storage Solution (CDS) and MeniCare GP by Menicon Cleaning, Disinfecting and Storage Solution (CDS) have the same ingredients: Lauryl sulfate salt of imidazoline and octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, with benzyl alcohol 0.3% and disodium edetate 0.5% as preservatives.
What can I use instead of Lobob ESC?
MiraFlow Extra Strength Daily Cleaner is our recommended alternative to Lobob Optimum ESC.
How many hours can I wear RGP lenses?
Currently, the maximum wearing schedule approved by the FDA for RGP extended wear is seven days and six nights. Lenses must then be removed for the seventh night and left out of the eye for at least eight hours.
How often should I clean my scleral lenses?
- Disinfection of Scleral.
- This material will help you understand how to disinfect scleral contact lenses.
- When you wear contacts, materials such as mucous, protein, and other debris can build up on the surface during the day.
- You should clean your contact lenses every time you take them out of your eyes.
What is the best way to clean gas permeable contact lenses?
Gas permeable or hard lenses can be cleaned with a hydrogen peroxide based solution such as Clear Care® or with disinfection solutions for gas permeable lenses. 4. If using Clear Care®, place a lens in the palm of your hand, apply 2 to 4 drops of Clear Care® solution and rub.
Can I sleep with RGP lenses?
The lenses are usually fitted as daily wear lenses and if the eyes show no sign of ill effects, overnight wear is commenced. Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses are also used for overnight wear in some circumstances.
What is the best cleaning solution for scleral lenses?
Use a Peroxide Cleaner This solution sterilizes your lenses by immersing them in 3% hydrogen peroxide. Over a period of 6 hours, the catalyst in the case transforms the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.
Why do my gas permeable lenses get cloudy?
When gas permeable contacts become cloudy, it’s usually due to tiny particles of dirt or debris that get stuck inside or around the lens. This can also be caused by protein buildup, which can usually be cleaned off, but if that doesn’t work, it may be the quality of GP lenses themselves.
How many hours a day can you wear gas permeable contact lenses?
Wearing Schedule: lenses no more than 1-2 hours the first day and increase 1-2 hours per day as comfort allows. Current RGP lens wearers may begin full time daily-wear immediately.
How often should you change gas permeable lenses?
Conclusions: We advocate that to maintain optimal lens integrity and ocular health, RGP lenses used for extended wear should be replaced every 3 to 6 months.
How long can you wear RGP lenses in a day?
Fitting Considerations I recommend that patients be successfully fit in daily wear RGP lenses for at least four weeks before considering them for extended wear. Successful daily wear should constitute a minimum of 10 hours per day asymptomatic wearing time with no signs of corneal compromise.