What is the best wetting solution for gas permeable contact lenses?

Menicon Unique pH®, formerly Alcon Unique pH, is a highly effective and well respected multipurpose solution for gas permeable contact lenses. Simply by soaking your lenses, it removes dirt, protein deposits, and debris from your contact lenses. No separate daily cleaner is required.

Can you use saline solution on gas permeable contacts?

Sensitive Eyes Saline Solution is never to be used for lens disinfection but can be used for rinsing soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Bausch + Lomb Sensitive Eyes Saline Solution removes loosened debris and traces of daily cleaner when used as a rinse after cleaning.

What is the best way to clean gas permeable contact lenses?

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.

How can I make my gas permeable contacts more comfortable?

Wear your contacts on a daily basis, otherwise they won’t be comfortable. It may be helpful to build up your wear time. Start with an hour a day and increase it by an hour or 2 each day. If you decide to wear glasses for a few days, your eyes will quickly lose acclimation to your hard contacts.

Why are my gas permeable contacts cloudy?

When gas permeable contacts become cloudy, it’s usually due to tiny particles of dirt or debris that get stuck inside or around the lens. If this should happen, simply remove the lenses and gently rinse them with artificial tears. This usually resolves the issue quickly. You can always contact our office for help, too.

Why do my gas permeable contacts get cloudy?

When gas permeable contacts become cloudy, it’s usually due to tiny particles of dirt or debris that get stuck inside or around the lens. This can also be caused by protein buildup, which can usually be cleaned off, but if that doesn’t work, it may be the quality of GP lenses themselves.

Can gas permeable lenses dry out?

For certain vision corrections, rigid gas permeable lenses provide clearer, more precise vision than soft lenses. Since soft contacts are traditionally made with water, they can actually dry out, causing their shape to warp and preventing clear vision as well as becoming a potential irritant.

Why do my gas permeable contacts hurt?

Tiny Particles Can Get Underneath Tiny pieces of debris can get lodged underneath the lenses, causing pain or discomfort. If you’ve tried gas permeable lenses and have had any of these experiences, or you’re simply looking for something more comfortable for all-day wear, it’s time to try scleral lenses.

How many hours a day can you wear gas permeable contact lenses?

Wearing Schedule: lenses no more than 1-2 hours the first day and increase 1-2 hours per day as comfort allows. Current RGP lens wearers may begin full time daily-wear immediately.

How do you soothe an irritated eye from contacts?

6 remedies for contact lens discomfort

1. Artificial Tears. Artificial tears can relieve occasional dryness.
2. Nutritional Supplements. To be comfortable in contact lenses, you need to produce enough tears.
3. Punctal Occlusion.
4. Contact Lenses For Dry Eyes.
5. Contact Lens Care Products.
6. Orthokeratology.