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. If using Clear Care®, place a lens in the palm of your hand, apply 2 to 4 drops of Clear Care® solution and rub.

How do you clean rigid gas permeable contact lenses?

To clean: Place a few drops of rigid contact lens solution on the palm and the lens, then rub with your finger-pad for at least 10 seconds on each side. The back surface (concave) is best cleaned by moving your thumb across the surface. This step removes material that deposits on the lens during wear.

Can you use saline solution on gas permeable contacts?

Rinsing gas permeable contacts should be done only with multi-purpose solution or sterile saline. Never rinse your GP lenses in tap water or moisten them with saliva.

Can I use Clear Care case with regular solution?

Thinking about Hydrogen Peroxide as a Contact Lens Cleaner. 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.

How often should gas permeable lenses be replaced?

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 do you remove protein deposits from gas permeable contacts?

Enzymatic cleaners are good at removing proteins and fats from RGP lenses. Some products involve placing a dissolving tablet in saline solution and soaking your lenses for a certain length of time. Others are liquid solutions that you add to your storage case while the lenses are soaking.

What can I do with old gas permeable contacts?

Once you’ve collected your old contacts, blister packs and foil, you can pick one of two recycling paths:

1. Take the waste to a local eye doctor’s office. Find a vision practice near you participating in the contact lens recycling program.
2. Ship it to TerraCycle.

How long do rigid contact lenses last?

How long do RGP contact lenses last? If the lenses are well cared for and kept clean they can last for up to 2 years, in some cases even longer. We recommend regular 6 monthly checks and as long as the lenses are fitting safely, providing clear vision and are comfortable, there is no need to change them.

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.