Many contact lens wearers have bad habits that significantly increase their risk of discomfort and eye infections, according to two online surveys.
A total of 1,432 people who wear frequent replacement contact lenses responded to the surveys, which included questions about hygiene, lens disinfection, lens replacement frequency and replacement of lens storage cases. Read more…
Wiping your contact lens storage case with a tissue before allowing it to air-dry can significantly reduce the risk of bacterial contamination, according to a new study.
Researchers at the Brien Holden Vision Institute in New South Wales, Australia, investigated the impact of four cleaning regimens on bacterial growth in contact lens cases, using two different multi-purpose contact lens solutions and distilled water. Read more…
Despite the importance of proper care of contact lens storage cases to prevent eye infections, eye care professionals have differing opinions about how contact lens wearers should clean their lens cases.
That is the finding of two researchers who published their report in this month’s issue of the journal Contact Lens Spectrum. Read more…
The results of several new studies concerning patient compliance with proper contact lens care were unveiled at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry held recently in San Francisco.
Key findings of these studies included:
Eye care professionals agree that many contact lens wearers fail to replace their disposable contact lenses as frequently as directed, putting them at greater risk for eye infections, discomfort and other contact lens complications.
While some wearers may intentionally wear their contact lenses (including color contacts) more days they should, many people simply forget when it’s time to replace contacts designed for two-week or monthly replacement. Read more…
New packaging for B+L ReNu Fresh includes rub and rinse care instructions.
Bausch + Lomb (B+L), a leading global supplier of contact lenses and contact lens care products, announced today that it is recommending a “rub and rinse” contact lens care regimen in the directions for use of its multi-purpose contact lens disinfecting solutions.
The decision is part of an ongoing initiative to promote an optimal contact lens wearing experience, according to the company.
As part of the initiative, B+L also is removing the phrase “no rub” from the product labeling of its ReNu Fresh multi-purpose contact lens solution.
“Bausch + Lomb is committed to partnering with eye care professionals to ensure excellent vision, comfort and health for contact lens wearing patients,” said Mohinder Merchea, OD, PhD, and Director of Medical Affairs for B+L’s North America Vision Care Division. Read more…
If you typically clean and then air dry your contact lens case, researchers say you could risk contamination if you leave it face-up.
A study published in the July issue of Optometry & Vision Science says small numbers of microorganisms were found in contact lens cases when they were cleaned and then left in a face-up position.
Contamination was even more likely in humid environments when cases were left face-up after cleaning. Read more…
