Contact lenses
How to put in and take out soft contact
lenses
Everything is difficult in the beginning. Especially when it comes to learning to put in and take out soft contact lenses - a real test of your patience. Try using these tips and tricks for handling contact lenses.
Sit at a table when you are working with your contacts. In case you should lose one of the contacts this will make it much easier to find it again. Lay a mirror flat out on the table. Avoid any reflex type movements of the eye and eyelid. Always keep your nails short and smooth to help avoid injury to the eye. Before you begin, wash your hands and dry them with a fuzz free towel. Make it a habit to always begin with the same contact so in the future you can avoid mixing the right one from left one.
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Hydrogen peroxide systems - what is protein?
Removing protein from soft contact lenses and keeping soft contact lenses comfortable: Alcon's Opti-Free® Express® and Bausch & Lomb's ReNu® MultiPlus(tm) are highly recommended for use with soft contact lenses. They
- Are preservative-free
- Require a neutralizer
- Require multiple steps for cleaning and disinfection
- Are highly effective in their ability to eliminate microorganisms
What are enzymatic cleaners?
Most soft contact lenses require a weekly enzymatic cleaner to remove protein and deposit buildup.
- Protein is produced naturally as part of the tear film.
- Proteins deposit onto the surface and matrix of the lens.
- Dirty lenses can result in a loss of visual acuity, comfort, and lens life.
Furthermore, protein on lenses may denature over time, meaning the shape and performance of the lens changes and allergic reactions can occur. The proteolytic action of the enzyme removes protein that binds to the lens. Though many enzymatic cleaners can be used for soft lenses, some cleaners are specific to a particular type of lens and lens cleaning/disinfecting system.
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