Can I store my contact lenses in saline solution?

You should use saline solution to rinse off your lenses before you put them in. They’re made of a pH-balanced saltwater solution that’s gentle on your eyes. Never use saline solution to store lenses or even clean them; only to rinse them.

How do you deep clean Ortho-K lenses?

Insertion

1. Remove your Ortho-K lenses from the cleaning solution case and rinse with saline.
2. Place 1-2 drops of lubricating insertion eye drops into the back of the lens.
3. If you happen to drop your Ortho-K lens, use saline solution to rinse the lens clean.
4. Dry and wipe out your lens case with a tissue.

How do you store Ortho-K Long Term lenses?

Spare rigid (GP) lenses should be stored dry for long term storage {clean, rinse, dry}. New or dry-stored GP lenses should be re-cleaned and disinfected prior to lens wear. Do not store soft lenses in the storage case for an extended period of time.

How do you clean Ortho-K contacts?

The cleaning solutions:

1. Saline solution is used to rinse the Ortho-K contact lenses after cleaning.
2. Cleaner removes debris and deposits on the Ortho-K contact lenses with easy rinsing.
3. Conditioning solution is the disinfectant that kills the germs.
4. 3\% Hydroperoxide solution acts as both cleaner and disinfectant.

Can you use sterile saline for contacts?

Incorrect care of contact lens solutions can increase your risk of eye infections and corneal ulcers. Only use sterile saline solutions for rinsing. Do not use them for cleaning and disinfecting your lenses. Rub and rinse your contact lenses as directed by your eye care professional.

Is it bad to wear Ortho-K lenses during the day?

Can you wear ortho-k lenses during the day? Yes. Ortho-k contact lenses were first used as daytime contacts, so they can be safely used for that purpose. However, because orthokeratology lenses are reshaping the eye, they are not the most comfortable lenses and are typically better worn at night.

Can you wear Ortho-K lenses during the day?

For best results, patients are encouraged to wear their lenses while sleeping every night. Ortho-K lenses can also be worn during the day, but because they are reshaping the cornea, they are less comfortable for daytime wear than other types of contacts.

What do saline eye drops do?

This product is used to reduce swelling of the surface of the eye (cornea) in certain eye conditions. Decreasing swelling of the cornea may lessen eye discomfort or irritation caused by the swelling. This product works by drawing fluid out of the cornea to reduce swelling.

Can you skip a night of Ortho K?

What if I forget to put my lenses in for one night? Most people still have good functional vision the next day if they skipped a night of lens wear. Over time you will know how much your vision regresses if you skipped a night, or two nights of Ortho-K wear.

What happens when you stop wearing Ortho K?

Ortho-K Lenses are different than wearing regular contact lenses. If you discontinue wear for one night, your vision may be impaired the next day. Previously worn glasses or contact lenses may not help.