Is Acuvue contact solution good?
Is Acuvue contact solution good?
Research has shown that Acuvue’s RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution is particularly effective at combating Acanthamoeba, an amoeba that can cause severe eye infections.
Can I use any solution for contact lenses?
Private label solutions are safe to use. However, just like their brand name counterparts, they have different product attributes that make some solutions more appropriate for certain patients.
What is in Acuvue solution?
ACUVUE® RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution is a sterile, buffered aqueous solution with alexidine dihydrochloride 0.00016% and polyquaternium-1 0.0003% as preservatives/disinfectants, boric acid, sodium borate, TETRONIC® 904, edetate disodium, sodium citrate, sodium chloride and purified water.
Can I use eye drops as contact solution?
Certain eye drops can be used with contact lenses. Many contact lens wearers use rewetting drops to make their contacts feel more comfortable. However, some eye drops should not be used with contact lenses.
What causes protein buildup on contacts?
In addition to deactivation, the unfolding exposes previously hidden portions of the protein, causing the denatured protein to bind or attach to other substances. Within the tear film, as lysozyme denatures, it can build up on the surface of contact lenses, forming what we all refer to as protein deposits.
Can you use Acuvue contact solution as eye drops?
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 put RevitaLens in my eyes?
ACUVUE™ RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution is indicated for the care of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses, including silicone hydrogel lenses. Use this product, as recommended by your eye care professional, to disinfect, clean, rinse, store, remove protein and condition your lenses.
How do you make contact lens solution at home?
Instructions
- Put one cup (250 mL) of tap water into a pot and boil for 15 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove from heat and cool until the water reaches room temperature.
- Add ½ teaspoon of salt into the pot and stir to dissolve.
- Carefully pour the salt-water solution from the pan into the jar or bottle and put the lid on.
