Is hydrogen peroxide contact solution better?

While both remove debris and build-up, and disinfect lenses, only hydrogen peroxide is capable of penetrating the microbial biofilms for a deeper clean. As an added benefit, hydrogen peroxide does not contain preservatives — which can be particularly beneficial for those with allergies or eye sensitivities.

Can Clear Care damage your eyes?

Amid ongoing reports of burning eyes and emergency injuries, the makers of a popular contact lens solution have failed to adequately warn consumers about the dangers of using the product improperly, a patient safety group says.

Can Clear Care damage your contacts?

One-step solutions, including Clear Care, have the neutralizer conveniently located in the case, which means there is no risk of omitting this step and ruining your contact lenses or seriously damaging your eyes.

Is Clear Care the best solution?

William D. Townsend, OD: I recommend Clear Care solution to those patients because of its cleaning and disinfecting efficacy. I also find that people who have allergies in general may be more likely to develop a sensitivity to the components in multipurpose solutions, so Clear Care solution is a good choice for them.

What if I get clear care in my eye?

What should I do if CLEAR CARE ® or CLEAR CARE ® PLUS Solution accidentally gets into my eyes straight from the bottle? Immediately remove your lenses and wash your eyes with large amounts of water or sterile saline for a few minutes. If burning and/or irritation continues, call your eye care professional right away.

Can peroxide damage your eyes?

Hydrogen peroxide placed directly into the eyes or on your contact lenses can cause stinging, burning, and temporary corneal damage. When using hydrogen peroxide you must follow the disinfecting process with a neutralizer.

How long can I leave contacts in clear care solution?

7 days
How long can I store my lenses in a CLEAR CARE ® or CLEAR CARE ® PLUS Solution lens case? You can store lenses in an unopened CLEAR CARE ® or CLEAR CARE ® PLUS Solution lens case for up to 7 days. After 7 days, prior to wear, discard old solution and disinfect the lenses again.

Can you rinse off Clear Care?

Can I rinse my lenses with Clear Care or Clear Care Plus Solution before wearing them? NO. Clear Care and Clear Care Plus Solution should never be used to rinse lenses before you put them on your eyes. Otherwise, you’ll experience extremely unpleasant burning and stinging.

How long do Clear Care cases last?

Why does Clear Care burn my eyes?

Clear Care contains 3% hydrogen peroxide, which can cause pain and burning if it comes into contact with the eyes. Clear Care is packaged with a special lens cleaning case. When the product is used with the special case, the hydrogen peroxide is neutralized to a solution that is safe for the eyes.