"Get the Scoop on Multi-Purpose Complete Contact Lens Solution"

Things have sure changed since the time when cleaning your contact lenses meant a shelf-full of disinfectants, cleaners, and lubricants. Today, multi-purpose all-in-one solutions put all the cleaning and bacteria fighting agents in one bottle so they are faster and easier to use. You can find complete contact solutions from brand name and discount brand manufacturers in a range of prices.

However, no matter what the cost ( $1 to $3 per 100 ml), the important thing to remember about contact lens solution is that what works great for one person, may not work the same for you. Everyone's eyes are different, with varying sensitivities to the chemicals and preservatives in the formulation.

So, your best bet is to consult with your eye doctor and try a few to see which one is the most comfortable to use. Common complaints about cleaning solution include dryness and irritation. Once you find the brand that works best for you, don't fall back on buying other brands just because they're on special or at huge discounts.

Unfortunately, around 47% of contact lens wearers don’t follow cleaning instructions properly. Saline solution, for example, should only be used for rinsing lenses as it does not contain any cleaning or disinfecting agents. Likewise, water should not be used for cleaning or rinsing lenses. You should also never top up a half-filled bottle of cleanser with a different brand.

Colored contact lenses and wild eye contacts for Halloween are treated just like regular daily extended wear contacts and should be cleaned accordingly. No exceptions. This includes your contact lens case. Don't rinse it with water--always use solution.

The newest cleaning solution offered by Coastal Contacts is Healthy Eyes Multi Purpose Solution. Like other complete contact solutions, Healthy Eyes kills bacteria found on the surface of the lens and removes protein deposits. It also contains a natural formulation with natural plant substrates and can be used as rewetting or lubricating drops.

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Please note: contact lenses, even if worn for cosmetic reasons, are medical devices that should be worn under the prescription, direction, and supervision of an eye care professional.