Contact lenses in exposure to air tend to be affected by micro organisms floating in the atmosphere. A build-up of other materials if not removed from the surface of contact lenses reduces the transparency of lenses. Here lies the importance of cleaning and disinfecting solutions for proper maintenance of your contact lens. Contact lens solutions are of several types.
Saline solution is a solution to rinse and store contact lenses. It is usable with an ultra violet disinfecting system and an enzymatic cleaning device. Daily Cleaner is a good solution for contact lenses. Put a few drops of this solution on your palm and rub your lenses in it for a minimum of twenty seconds.
A multipurpose solution is the need of every contact lens user. It is exclusively made for cleaning, rinsing, storing and disinfecting lenses. It is one-in-all solution using which requires you to use no other products. Make sure using a multipurpose solution to rinse and disinfect your lenses after cleaning them with daily cleaner.
Hydrogen peroxide solution comes with a built-in neutralizer. This neutralizer prevents hydrogen peroxide from stinging the eyes by converting it to water. You need to use a neutralizing tablet additionally in case of other solutions. After rinsing the lenses, place them in a cup filled with this solution.
The use of enzymatic cleaner is recommended for removal of protein from the surface of
contact lens. Use it at least once a week. In the form of tablets, enzymatic cleaner is used with either disinfecting solution or saline solution. Make sure rinsing the lenses before using the cleaner. If you prefer something liquid to tablets for removing the build-up of protein from your lenses, daily protein remover should be your choice.
The use of cleaning and disinfecting devices depends on the brand of contact lenses.
Lenses of all brands do not similarly respond to the effects of these solutions. Some of these devices are effective when used with either subsonic agitation or ultrasonic waves. Choose a cleaning and disinfecting solution keeping in mind the brand of your lenses. Contact lenses of many brands do not need to be rubbed. Instruction regarding how to clean contact lenses with all sorts of solutions is the same with a slight variation in the use of them.
