Contact Lens Solution 101: What You Need to Know

Along with eyeglasses, contact lenses provide a safe, comfortable and effective way to correct vision problems for those compatible with them. You should note, however, that using contact lenses comes with its own responsibilities. For instance, you’ll need to disinfect them with a solution to ensure they remain clean and safe to use. But what are these contact lens solutions made of exactly? The leading eye care specialist in the area, Six One Six Vision Center, shares what you need to know.

Contact Lens Solution

A contact lens solution refers to a mixture that is designed for rinsing, cleaning, and storing contact lenses. It works to eliminate bacteria and get rid of any debris the lenses may have picked up. By using the contact lens solution regularly (and properly), you can prevent eye infections, and ensure the lenses remain comfortable, safe and comfortable to wear. Contact lens solutions come in either:

All-in-One or Multi-Purpose. This option allows you to clean, disinfect, and store your contact lenses quickly. It’s convenient (the solution is safe to come into direct contact with your eyes) and reasonably priced, making it a favorite pick. There are different options for multi-purpose contact lens solutions available today. Consult a trusted eye doctor like Six One Six Vision Center for the choice that best suits your needs.
Hydrogen peroxide. This solution takes more time and attention to use. Because it will cause irritation when it touches your eyes directly, a hydrogen peroxide contact lens solution should be neutralized first. It is important that you read the instructions that come with your hydrogen peroxide solutions to ensure you are using them correctly. Peroxide contact lens solutions are preservative-free, making them a good choice for those sensitive or who have allergic reactions to preservatives.

When it comes to safe and effective vision correction, look no further than your premier optometrist, Six One Six Vision Center. We offer a wide range of top-tier contact lenses that can help you achieve a lifetime of clear and healthy eyesight. Call us today at (208) 514-1858 or make an appointment here. We proudly serve the areas in and around Eagle and Boise, Idaho.

COVID-19

To our Six One Six Vision Center Families,

Our office is fully open to serve your eye care needs. We cannot wait to see you in our office again! With the health and safety of our team and patients at the forefront of our minds, the following changes have taken place while we all do our part to fight this pandemic:

We ask that if you are experiencing a fever, shortness of breathe, or a cough that you reschedule your visit at this time.

We are asking our patients to complete as much of the typical intake paperwork and collecting of insurance information electronically to reduce the amount of team members they need to be exposed to at the office.

We have very strict cleanliness procedures for anyone who comes in to our office at every point of their visit to lower risk of potential infection.

Now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves, our families, and our communities as best we can, while practicing safe social distancing recommendations. We will get through these difficult times together, and I promise you our office and our team will be here to support you as best we can during these changes, and will be even stronger once we can return to normal care.

Be well, stay strong, take care of each other.

– Six One Six Vision Center Team

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