Can you use regular contact solution with hard contacts?

Rigid gas-permeable or hard contact lenses require different care systems than soft contacts. They usually need various solutions for wetting, cleaning, and disinfecting. Do not use solutions meant for rigid gas permeable lenses on soft contact lenses.

What kind of solution do I use for hard contact lenses?

ClearCare: This peroxide based cleaner is an all-in one option that cleans lenses overnight (6 hours). The hydrogen peroxide solution is converted to saline via an enzymatic reaction in the special case design. This solution can be used for both RGP and soft contact lenses.

Can I use soft contact lens solution on hard contacts?

Hard contact lenses typically require several different solutions for wetting, cleaning, and disinfecting. If you wear hard contact lenses, talk to your eye care provider about which care system is best for you. Never use hard contact lens care products on soft contact lenses.

Which surfactant used for hard contact lenses?

The cleaning and germicidal composition for hard contact lenses contains benzalkonium chloride as a quaternary germicide which acts to inhibit or prevent microbial growth.

Can I use any solution for contact lenses?

Private label solutions are safe to use. However, just like their brand name counterparts, they have different product attributes that make some solutions more appropriate for certain patients.

Can I use Renu for hard lenses?

Q. Can I use renu Advanced Formula with hard lenses (GP or RGP)? ANo, renu Advanced Formula isn’t indicated for use with GP (RGP) lenses; however, Bausch + Lomb offers the family of Boston® solutions indicated for GP (RGP) contact lenses.

Is optimum contact solution discontinued?

Due to low popularity and demand for the solutions over the years, we found ourselves discarding excess stock. As a result, we decided to discontinue these solutions. A direct substitute for the Hard Sterile Solutions are our Optimum by Lobob products, which can be found on our home page.

Why do rigid lenses need a wetting solution?

This step kills microbes on your lenses and prepares the surface of your lens to stay wet throughout wear, increasing comfort. Store your lenses in this solution for at least 4 hours for the cleaning process to be complete.