What is Clear Care Contact Solution?
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution is a Triple Action Cleaning solution that makes lenses so fresh, they feel like new. It uses the bubbling power of hydrogen peroxide to give your lenses some much-needed freshness. Clear Care triple action cleaning solution is preservative-free and disinfects, deep while also removing protein from contact lenses.
Clear Care with lens case is ideal for anyone looking for a daily cleaning and disinfecting solution for contact lenses. Clear Care is the #1 doctor-recommended hydrogen peroxide solution on the market. The exclusive Triple Action Cleaning formula and unique case provide the perfect clean for sensitive eyes. This gentle saline solution offers a complete neutralization of peroxide which imitates natural tears.
Clear Care uses hydrogen peroxide to kill harmful germs and bacteria that can be found on contact lenses, helping prevent eye infections. The cleaning and disinfecting process allows the solution to penetrate the lens to provide a deep clean, while the bubbling action helps to remove protein deposits and other foreign materials.
How does Clear Care work?
Hydrogen peroxide has long been used for a variety of disinfecting purposes — from sanitizing cuts and scrapes to general household cleaning. While this type of solution consists of just water and oxygen, it is a strong disinfectant that destroys bacteria quickly.
The same idea applies to eye care, though it is never safe to put hydrogen peroxide directly into your eyes or into your contact lens case.
Enter the hydrogen peroxide solution.
This system uses 3% hydrogen peroxide (as well as a neutralizer to access the cleaning powers of hydrogen peroxide) without causing any damage to the eye. That’s because the neutralizer makes it safe to disinfect your lenses effectively.
How does Clear Care compare to other hydrogen peroxide-based solutions?
Not all hydrogen peroxide-based lens solutions are created equal. First, there are two types: one-step and two-step solutions.
With two-step solutions, you need to add a neutralizing tablet to the solution after it is done cleaning. If you forget to add a neutralizer, you can cause severe damage to your eyes.
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.
Plus, Clear Care boasts a unique and recognizable case. The Clear Care lens cases have:
• A lens basket to keep your contacts in place.
• A fill line to ensure you use the proper amount of solution.
• A platinum disk to activate bubbles and neutralize the hydrogen peroxide into a safe saline solution.
Clear Care cases — which come with your purchase of the lens solution — keep the whole cleaning process self-contained, making the Clear Care system a popular one.
Why is there A Clear Care Contact Solution Shortage?
Clear Care contact solution is out of stock at retail outlets everywhere because its manufacturer Ciba Vision, a unit of Novartis AG, temporarily shut down their manufacturing plant in Mississauga, a large Canadian city neighboring Toronto on Lake Ontario.
The temporary shutdown by Ciba Vision became necessary after a nonsterile lubricant was used in the manufacturing process. There has been a sharp rise in eye formulation recalls as a result of contamination in recent times.
The Food and Drug Administration has recently announced recalls of several eye drop brands over concerns they could cause bacterial infections, with potentially devastating health consequences including blindness.
Millions of consumers use nonprescription, over-the-counter drops daily as a remedy for dryness, irritation, and other mild eye conditions. But the flurry of abrupt recalls is leaving some regular users of the products without alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Care Contact Solution
What should I do if Clear Care 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.
How long should I soak my lenses in Clear Care Solution?
At least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the bubbling action of Clear Care Solution to clean your lenses thoroughly and for the peroxide in the solution to become neutralized—creating a gentle saline solution, just like your own tears.
Why do I have to wait 6 hours before I can wear my contact lenses again?
Clear Care Solution needs time to neutralize peroxide to a gentle saline solution—making it safe to insert your lenses. If you don’t wait 6 hours and insert your lenses too early, you may feel burning and stinging.
Can I rinse my lenses with Clear Care Solution before wearing them?
Clear Care Solution should never be used to rinse lenses before you put them on your eyes. Otherwise, you’ll experience extremely unpleasant burning and stinging. Soak lenses in the special lens case for at least 6 hours before you insert them. If you want, lenses can be rinsed with Clear Care Solution or a sterile saline solution before inserting, although it really isn’t necessary.
How long can I store my lenses in a Clear Care Solution lens case?
You can store lenses in an unopened Clear Care Solution lens case for up to 7 days. After 7 days, prior to wear, discard old solution and disinfect the lenses again.
Why do I have to use the lens case provided in the Clear Care Solution box?
Because there is no substitute. This lens case contains a unique neutralizing disc specially designed to neutralize the solution. It converts the powerful cleaning and disinfecting solution into a gentle saline solution, so it’s safe to put in your eyes after 6 hours.
When should I throw away my Clear Care Solution lens case?
Always throw away your Clear Care Solution lens case with each new purchase of Clear Care Solution. A fresh lens case is included in each package of each solution. Always use the new lens case when you open a new package.
Can I reuse Clear Care Solution?
No. After your lenses have been cleaned, get rid of any excess solution left in the case and allow the case and lens basket to air dry. Rinse lens cup and holder with fresh Clear Care Solution and allow to air dry.
How often is it safe to use Clear Care Solution? Daily, weekly, monthly?
Clear Care are safe to use daily.
Why do I have to clean the lens case with solution after use?
It will remove any residual dirt and debris particles that may have filtered down to the bottom of the case. Don’t rinse with water, however, because tap water could contain potential eye irritants and germs.
Should I rinse my lenses with multi-purpose solution after using Clear Care?
Use Clear Care or a sterile saline solution if you want to rinse. Always follow your eye doctor’s recommendation.
