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Why has contact solution been recalled?
Parent company Bausch + Lomb has taken the decision to voluntarily recall the affected products because it cannot confirm its bottle supplier’s conformance to its sterilisation process compliance requirements.
Can I put Boston Simplus in my eye?
This formula is designed to provide a soothing effect to your eyes. It also contains a preservative system proven effective in destroying harmful micro-organisms. This solution is effective both in cleaning and disinfecting, yet is compatible with the eye upon lens insertion.
Is it OK to change contact lens solution brand?
If your lenses feel gummy or you experience stinging, watering, excessive blinking or squinting, try switching to a brand name solution. You may be sensitive/allergic to preservatives used in your current solution or the solution may not be removing deposits that build up on your lenses over time.
Is generic contact solution OK?
Generics are older formula concentrations that are high in preservative count and low in moisturizers. They will kill bacteria, so generics are not a health risk to your contact lenses. Preservatives are great at killing microorganisms, but they also are very toxic to your cornea.
Why can’t I buy Bausch and Lomb contact lens cleaner?
One of the main world manufacturers of contact lens solutions, Bausch & Lomb had a compliance issue at their bottling plants over 6 months ago and they chose to cease production of all their contact solutions. This led to a major drop in availability, in particular with gas permeable solutions.
Is it OK to put contact solution in eyes?
Contact Solution is mainly used to clean your contact lenses from the daily grime and germs that buildup. It is not meant for use in your eyes as drops. Although contact solution does contain the saline solution, which is safe for the eyes, it also has cleaning compounds.
Can I use Boston Simplus for scleral lenses?
Some are safe for the eye but most aren’t, you should rinse them before putting your lens back in. Examples of Multipurpose solutions: Boston Simplus, Unique pH, Tangible Clean, MeniCare Plus, Equate Multi-Action Solution. These only disinfect well for about 90 days.
Can you use saline solution on gas permeable contacts?
Saline solutions can be used with all types of lenses including rigid gas permeable contact lenses. They will give your lenses an effective rinse after using hydrogen peroxide solution and can even be used to rinse and refresh dailies.
What is Boston Simplus® solution?
The one-bottle daily lens care system that not only cleans, disinfects and conditions rigid gas permeable contact lenses, but also removes protein daily, with cleaning comparable to Boston Advance® Comfort Formula System. And with Boston Simplus® Solution there is no evening rub care regimen — just rub and rinse prior to lens wear.
What is Simplus multi-action solution?
Boston Simplus® Multi-Action Solution offers the ultimate in convenience. The one-bottle daily lens care system that not only cleans, disinfects and conditions rigid gas permeable contact lenses, but also removes protein daily, with cleaning comparable to Boston Advance® Comfort Formula System.
What is Boston plus multi action solution used for?
Boston SIMPLUS® Multi-Action Solution is a one-bottle, daily rigid gas permeable contact lens care system that cleans, removes proteins, rinses, disinfects and conditions. Boston ADVANCE® Cleaner is used to clean rigid gas permeable contact lenses after each removal and before conditioning.
How does the Boston contact solution work?
The multi-action formula features a built-in protein remover that cleans as it disinfects. Especially made for rigid, gas permeable contact lenses, the Boston Contact Solution keeps your contacts clean. . .