Contact lens care, solution, drops and the case
How comfortable lenses feel depends a lot on how they are stored. Our shelves hold daily, two weekly and monthly lenses with their solutions and drops. The main rules are simple.
How long a lens lasts
Daily lenses are worn once and thrown away, no solution needed. Two weekly and monthly lenses come out every evening and rest in the case in fresh solution. The time counts from the day you open them, not from the days you wear them.
Solution
Multipurpose solutions such as ReNu MultiPlus, Biotrue and Opti-Free Express clean, disinfect and moisten the lens. Use fresh solution in the case every time and never top up the old one. Tap water and saliva are never an option.
Drops
When your eyes feel dry, moistening drops such as ReNu or Avizor Lacrifresh help. As we wrote in a story, ReNu drops can be used before and after lenses. Pick drops whose box says they are fine with lenses.
The case
Rinse the case with solution every morning and let it dry open. Replace it every month or with every new bottle.
Colour lenses
Colour and cosmetic lenses follow the same rules. Even without a prescription, never share them.
This article is general information and does not replace medical advice. If your vision changes or your eye hurts or turns red, see an eye doctor.