Can you use soft contact lens solution for hard contact lenses?

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.

Does it matter what contact lens solution you use?

Rinse-only solutions market themselves as a rub-free alternative. Instead of rinsing your lens and rubbing them clean with your fingertip, you only have to rinse them off. But despite the name, most eye doctors recommend you rub your lenses no matter what solution you use.

Can Clear care be used on hard contacts?

3. 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.

What can I do with leftover contact lens solution?

If you’ve been using expired solution to clean your contacts, do not rinse them off with water from the tap. Instead, pour out the old solution and replace it with fresh solution. To make sure that the lenses are adequately cleaned and covered with the new solution, rinse the lenses well with the new solution.

Can contact cleaner damage your eyes?

Amid ongoing reports of burning eyes and emergency injuries, the makers of a popular contact lens solution have failed to adequately warn consumers about the dangers of using the product improperly, a patient safety group says.

Can contact solution make your eyes burn?

It’s possible your eyes are burning because you are sensitive to the preservative or other ingredients in your contact lens solutions. Even if you have used the same contact lens solution for months or even years, it’s possible to develop a delayed sensitivity reaction that can cause a burning sensation.

Is it okay to change contact lens solution?

Use only fresh solution to clean and store contact lenses. Never reuse old solution. Change your contact lens solution according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, even if you don’t use your lenses daily. Always follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedule prescribed by a doctor of optometry.

How do you deep clean hard contact lenses?

Use the lens cleaning product your doctor recommends. Use only products that are approved for hard lenses. Gently rub a few drops of cleaning solution on one lens in the palm of your hand. Then rinse the lens with sterile saline solution, and store it in your lens case with fresh storing solution.

How do you disinfect hard contact lenses?

To properly disinfect RGP lenses, the manufacturer recommends putting 2-4 drops of ClearCare directly on the contact lens and then rub the lens with your finger tips. Place the contact lens in the appropriate right and left sides of the case basket, and then rinse the lenses with ClearCare directly for 5 seconds.