Contact lenses offer a hassle-free, convenient and easy solution to improved eyesight without the need for cumbersome eyeglasses. However, using suitable contact cleaning solutions is essential to ensure that eyes remain free from infections, sensitivity and irritants. What contact cleaning solutions are on the market and safest for everyday use? How can you take care of your contact lenses to ensure longevity and cleanliness?
At Oculus Curae, we are committed to perfecting vision and improving life. Offering top-tier products synonymous with premium quality and reliability at competitive prices, we want to help you find the best contact cleaning solutions so you can slip on your lenses with confidence.
Let’s unpack the various options available so you can make an informed decision about your eye health:
Understanding different contact cleaning options
Contact cleaning solutions function to clean, disinfect, and store contact lenses. They come in various options, each serving a specific purpose:
1. Multipurpose solution
These solutions are the most commonly used. They work to rinse, cleanse, disinfect and store contact lenses.
Oculus Curae prides itself in selling the renowned Aqua Naina Multi-Purpose Solution:
- Designed to remove protein deposits
- Ensures your lenses remain clean and comfortable for extended wear
- Used for cleaning and disinfecting soft hydrophilic contact lenses that are replaced every 30 days or less
- Designed to help those with sensitive eyes
- Contains no harmful chemicals
- Free of thimerosal and chlorhexidine.
2. Saline solutions
Primarily used for rinsing and storing contact lenses, saline solutions are often used in conjunction with other cleaning solutions.
The Aqua Naina Sterile Saline Solution is your ideal option. It is:
- Preservative-free, ensuring optimal safety and comfort, eliminating the risk of allergic reactions and irritants. It is also ideal for those with sensitive eyes
- A safe and convenient solution for contact lens wearers
- Balanced to the same pH as your eye’s natural tears, providing a seamless and gentle cleansing experience.
What are the benefits of contact cleaning solutions?
Cleaning solutions have several advantages:
1. Preventing infections
Contact lenses can harbour bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could lead to severe eye infections such as keratitis. Regular use of appropriate contact cleaning solutions helps to minimise the risk of such infections.
2. Helpful for those with sensitive eyes
While contact cleaning solutions are generally safe, some individuals may struggle with allergic reactions or sensitivities to certain ingredients. Symptoms that may manifest include redness, itching, burning, excessive tearing etc. The Aqua Naina Multipurpose or Sterile Saline Solutions eliminate this risk, leaving wearers assured of their best eye health.
3. Prolonged lens lifespan
Regular and appropriate cleaning solutions can extend the lifespan of contact lenses. By keeping lenses free from contaminants and deposits, these solutions help maintain their integrity and performance, reducing the need for premature replacement.
Tips for optimal contact lens care
To reap the benefits mentioned above, contact lens wearers must avoid common mistakes. (Read about the top 5 bad habits and how to avoid them here).
Are you a contact lens beginner? We’ve got you covered with some novice first steps.
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