Hard Contact Lens Cleaner May Contain Harmful Ingredients.

Contact lens wearers can suffer from sensitivity to certain ingredients contained within their hard contact lens cleaner. Solutions containing polyquad, BAK, chlorehexidin or polyaminopropylbiguanide may cause a certain level of pain or discomfort. If you have experienced irritation from formulas containing these ingredients, you may want to try cleaning your lenses with a preservative-free solution.

Hard contacts, also known as rigid gas permeable lens, require specific care. The rigid gas permeable lens differs from the original hard contacts developed in the 1960's because it allows air to pass directly through the lens area. If you wear hard contacts, you must use a product that is formulated for this type of vision care option. Remember, soft lens cleaners and hard lens cleaners are not always interchangeable, as they are constructed out of different materials and have different properties. You can also ask your eye care specialist about polishing your hard contacts to make them more comfortable. Since polishing can remove some of the plastic adhering to the lens, it must be done by an eye care professional with a special solution. In addition, it may be advisable to purchase a wetting lubricant if you experience discomfort while wearing RGP contacts.

Since there is a numerous array of products available for the contact lens wearer, it should be easy to find exactly what you need. For example, the Optimum series by Lobob offers a cleaning, soaking, and wetting solution without added preservatives. Many companies offer these products online and present the customer with the option of trying a free sample before committing to purchase. With all the contact lens supplies to choose from, maintaining your contacts should be relatively trouble-free.