Is Clear Care discontinued?
Is CLEAR CARE ® being discontinued, now that CLEAR CARE ® PLUS is available? No, CLEAR CARE ® will still be available.
Is Clear Care just hydrogen peroxide?
CLEAR CARE® Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution uses the bubbling power of hydrogen peroxide to give your lenses some much-needed TLC. Our Triple Action Cleaning power makes lenses so fresh, they feel like new, but without the preservatives found in your typical multi-purpose solutions.
Can you use Clear Care with gas permeable 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.
Why does Clear Care burn my eyes?
Clear Care contains 3% hydrogen peroxide, which can cause pain and burning if it comes into contact with the eyes. Clear Care is packaged with a special lens cleaning case. When the product is used with the special case, the hydrogen peroxide is neutralized to a solution that is safe for the eyes.
Can you use regular solution in Clear Care Case?
So, what gives? The interesting twist is that Clear Care comes with a little contact lens case, which you are told to use with the solution. The directions say NOT to use the solution in a regular “flat” contact lens case.
Does it matter what contact solution you buy?
The product may not always be the same exact solution every time you buy it. If the solution doesn’t effectively remove lipid and protein deposits, which can build up over time, the lenses can cause discomfort when worn.
What is the best solution for scleral lenses?
Use a Filling Solution That Is Preservative-Free Use unpreserved sterile saline solution when inserting scleral lenses by filling the bowl of the lens upon insertion. Don’t use tap water or a preserved solution as these can lead to an eye infection.
Can Clear Care damage your eyes?
If you forget to add neutralizer, you can cause severe damage to your eyes. One-step solutions, including Clear Care, have the neutralizer conveniently located in the case, which means there is no risk of omitting this step and ruining your contact lenses or seriously damaging your eyes.
What happens if you put contact solution directly in your eye?
The Required Disinfecting Process “You should never put hydrogen peroxide directly into your eyes or on your contact lenses,” Lepri says. That’s because this kind of solution can cause stinging, burning, and damage—specifically to your cornea (the clear surface that covers your eye).
What happens if you use wrong contact solution?
If you happen to accidentally put hydrogen peroxide solution directly into your eye, it will cause a significant burning sensation and can even be quite painful. Remove the lens immediately and flush your eye with sterile saline.
Is hydrogen peroxide better for contacts?
“You should never put hydrogen peroxide directly into your eyes or on your contact lenses,” Lepri says. That’s because this kind of solution can cause stinging, burning, and damage—specifically to your cornea (the clear surface that covers your eye).
Which is better Opti free or ReNu?
These results demonstrate that Opti-Free Express provides greater lens wearing comfort than ReNu MultiPlus, especially later in the day. An improvement in lens comfort should translate into greater patient satisfaction, decreased contact lens dropout and greater patient retention.