Patients are extremely loyal and compliant with its use. When recommending a peroxide-based system, understand what differentiates the products and what cleaning steps are involved. Then make a recommendation for a specific product accompanied by patient education on use and compliance.
Likewise, we should consider the difference in our delivery and try to translate that same degree of urgency to our multi-purpose system users in an attempt to improve compliance and reduce complications among all our patients. Ocular response to hydrogen peroxide. Am J Optom Physiol Opt ;65 2 Epstein, A and Freedman, J.
Keratitis associated with hydrogen peroxide disinfection in soft contact lenses. She has a private practice in Wilmington, NC, and has special interests in contact lenses and dry eye management. Brimer enjoys writing and speaking nationally on both practice management and disease management topics. E-mail her at drbrimer crystalvisionservices. Consider sending your contact lens patients to PourThatOut. It guides patients who want to learn more about how to incorporate proper lens care hygiene into their daily lens care routine.
Peroxide-based contact lens cleaning systems provide patients with disinfection against microbes and excellent lipid and protein removal when a surfactant is present. Patients are extremely loyal to a brand and remain compliant with its use. When you recommend a peroxide-based system, understand what differentiates the products and what cleaning steps are involved.
Then, make a recommendation for a specific product accompanied by patient education on use and compliance. September 9, How does it differ from brown-bottle peroxide? The high-grade peroxide cleans, the surfactant loosens debris and deposits, and the bubbles lift them away. The addition of the surfactant not only keeps soil from adhering to the lens, but also helps provide an environment that repels proteins from the surface.
It also aids in making the lens more wettable and comfortable for the patient. Its platinum disc is effective for up to uses; however, a single bottle has enough ounces for approximately 30 uses. This ensures that the disc continues to perform consistently for the entire month, leaving only a very small amount of residual peroxide after the soak, typically undetectable to the patient. Oxysept AMO utilizes tablet neutralization, resulting in a slower neutralization process.
Therefore, the lens has a longer exposure time to the more concentrated peroxide, which may be beneficial. AMO recommends the patient use a daily cleaner and saline rinse in addition to the Oxysept peroxide system. Clear Care solution cannot be reused. This is because once the solution is neutralized, it has completely lost its ability to disinfect your lenses. There is also a slight learning curve with hydrogen peroxide solutions, and it is critical to follow directions precisely.
Otherwise, bacteria can build up and cause damage to your eye. You also need to make sure that you replace your lens case regularly to avoid infection — you should get a new one at least every uses. Fortunately, a Clear Care lens case comes with each purchase of the solution, so this should be easy to remember. Another potential drawback? Getting hydrogen peroxide in your eye. If a hydrogen peroxide-based solution gets in your eyes, it can lead to:.
Corneal abrasion a scratch on your cornea. Corneal ulceration an open sore on your cornea. If this does happen to you, flush your eye or eyes immediately with saline solution if you have it or artificial tears. Continue doing this until you are sure the chemical has been thoroughly rinsed out and your eyes begin to feel better.
Cleaning your contact lenses is crucial for the health and comfort of your eyes. If you have sensitive eyes or want the enhanced cleaning you can get with a hydrogen peroxide system, Clear Care might be a good option. At the same time, it is a commitment — both in terms of time and money. If you have been using a multipurpose solution and are satisfied, you may not have any reason to switch. Home Contact Lenses Clear Care contact solution.
Schedule an exam Find Eye Doctor. More Articles. Can I use water to clean my contact lenses? See All. Last April Health Canada came out with a warning to consumers but our FDA has been publicly silent on the matter despite numerous contacts I've made, urging that the problem be addressed.
In the past we encouraged the maker of Clear Care to redesign the product container in a way that prevents misuse. The company did make a few very minor labeling changes but that seems to have had no effect at all in reducing the flow of reports we get. It's strange that FDA hasn't addressed this yet, especially when this issue has received national media attention. I've been told they are looking into the matter but I've been told that for over two years now!
When purchasing your lens care products, READ the package with your contacts in or glasses on to make sure you have the correct product. If you use Clear Care, read the instructions carefully, use the special case provided for soaking your lenses, and make sure the lenses have been soaking for at least 6 hours before placing them in your eyes. Talk to your pharmacist if you have any questions about contact lens care products.
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