As a general rule, lens care regimens take into consideration the lens replacement schedule:
Conventional lenses – require the use of a daily cleaner (on a daily basis), daily disinfection, and weekly enzymatic cleaning. Replacement of these lenses is usually at least once a year (minimum).
Frequent or planned replacement lenses – (lenses replaced monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly) also require daily cleaning, daily disinfection, and weekly enzymatic cleaning.
Disposable lenses – (lenses replaced at least every two weeks) Daily cleaning is strongly recommended. Daily disinfection is absolutely necessary. Multipurpose solutions are most commonly used and recommended for these lenses and lens wearing modality.
Single Use lenses – Should never be reused. Therefore, do not need any care system. The only product suggested with these lenses is lubricating drops
Data complied from Tylers Quarterly Soft Contac Lens Parameter Guide 2005, volume 22, No. 4 and manufacturer’s package inserts
I. LISTING OF SOFT LENS PRODUCTS BY CATEGORY
A. Daily Cleaners
Product Name |
Preservative |
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LENS PLUS1 Daily Cleaner |
Preservative Free |
Not for direct use in eye |
MiraFlow1 Extra-Strength Cleaner |
Isopropyl Alcohol |
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Opti-Clean II |
Polyquad |
Not for direct use in eye |
Opti-Free1 Daily Cleaner |
Polyquad |
Not for direct use in eye |
Pliagel1 Cleaning Solution |
Sorbic Acid |
Not for direct use in eye |
Sof/Pro Clean SA |
Sorbic Acid and Edetate trisodium 0.25% |
Not for direct use in eye |
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Contact Lens Solutions 105
B. Enzymatic Cleaners |
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Preservative |
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COMPLETE1 moisture Plus |
Tablet form – no |
Subtilisin A |
Manufacturer recommends only |
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Weekly Enzymatic Cleaner |
preservative |
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Opti-Free1 Enzymatic Cleaner |
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the Complete brand |
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Preservative Free |
Pancreatin (for papain |
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Especially for Sensitive Eyes |
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sensitive patients) |
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Opti-Zyme1 Enzymatic Cleaner |
Preservative Free |
Pancreatin |
Do Not Dissolve in Distilled Water |
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Especially for Sensitive Eyes |
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ReNu1 One Step Enzymatic |
Tablet form – no |
Subtilisin A |
Dissolve tablets only in ReNu |
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Cleaner |
preservative |
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Multipurpose Solution |
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ULTRAZYME1 Enzymatic |
Tablet form – no |
Subtilisin A |
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Cleaner |
preservative |
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UNIZYME ENZYMATIC |
Tablet form – no |
Subtilisin A |
For use with AOSEPT Pure Eyes, |
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CLEANER |
preservative |
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Quick-Care and Solo-Care |
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C. Daily Protein Removers |
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CLERZ PLUS Lens Drops |
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Not for use directly in eye |
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RENU Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner |
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Contains Substilin A |
Not for use directly in eye |
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D. Rewetting/Lubricating Drops
Product Name |
Preservative |
Notes |
Aquify Long Lasting Comfort Drops |
Sodium perborate |
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Blink Contacts |
Ocupure (stabilized oxychloro complex) 0.005% |
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CIBA Vision1 Lens Drops |
Edetate Disodium 0.2% and Sorbic Acid 0.15% |
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Clerz1 2 Lubricating and Rewetting Drops |
Edetate Disodium and Sorbic Acid |
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Clerz1 PLUS Lens Drops |
Edetate Disodium and Polyquad 0.001% |
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COMPLETE1 Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops |
Polyhexamethylene Biguanide 0.0001% |
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COMPLETE1 moisture Plus Lubricating and |
Polyhexamethylene Biguanide 0.0001% |
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Rewetting Drops |
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FOCUS LENS DROPS |
Sorbic acid 0.15% and Edetate disodium 0.2% |
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LENS COMFORT LENS LUBRICANT |
Unknown |
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LENS PLUS1 Rewetting Drops |
Preservative Free |
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Opti-Free1 EXPRESSRewetting Drops |
Polyquad 0.001% |
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Opti-One1 Rewetting Drops |
Polyquad 0.001% |
Not for use directly in eye |
Refresh Contacts |
Preservative Free |
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Refresh Contacts |
0.005% Purite |
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ReNu1 MultiPlusTM Lubricating and Rewetting drops |
Edetate Disodium |
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ReNu1 Rewetting Drops |
Edetate Disodium 0.1% and Sorbic Acid 0.15% |
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Sensitive Eyes1 Drops |
Edetate Disodium 0.025% and Sorbic Acid 0.1% |
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THERATEARS Contact Lens Comfort Drops |
Sodium perborate |
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VIVA-DROPS |
Edetate Disodium 0.1% and Sorbic acid 0.25% |
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Contact Lens Solutions 107
E. Oxidation Solutions/Systems |
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AOSEPT1 Clear Care Cleaning and |
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% System |
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Disinfection Solution |
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AOSEPT1 Disinfection/ |
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% System |
Requires neutralizing |
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Neuralization Solution |
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PureEyesTM Disinfection/Soaking |
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% System |
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PureEyesTM Cleaner/Rinse |
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ULTRACARE1 Disinfecting |
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Disinfection/Soaking Solution |
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Hydrogen Peroxide 3% system |
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Solution/Neutralizer Solution |
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F. Saline Solutions |
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Sterile Saline Solution |
Preservative Free (aersol can) |
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Good Sense Saline Solution |
Sorbic acid 0.1% % edentate disodium |
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LENS PLUS1 Sterile Saline Solution |
Preservative Free |
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Saline Solution Especially for Sensitive Eyes |
Sorbic acid 0.125% and edentate disodium 0.1% |
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Sensitive Eyes1 Plus |
DYMED and EDTA |
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Sensitive Eyes1 Saline Solution |
Sorbic Acid 0.1% and Edetate Disodium 0.025% |
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SoftWear1 Saline |
Sodium perborate turns into hydrogen peroxide |
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Unisol1 4 Preservative Free Saline Solution |
Preservative Free |
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