Contact lens solutions come in various types for different purposes such as multipurpose solutions, saline solutions, hydrogen peroxide based solutions, and daily cleaners. Multipurpose solutions can clean, rinse, disinfect and store lenses while saline solutions are for rinsing and storing. Popular brands of contact lens solutions include Aquasoft, Renu Fresh, Biotrue, and Opti-Free Replenish which clean lenses, remove deposits, and fight germs using ingredients like hyaluronan and disinfecting agents. The document discusses the components, purposes and functions of different contact lens solutions.

1. CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS
COMPOSITION & IT’S FEATURES
Presented by
Tharika T.C
3rd year optometry
ABHAYA COLLEGE OF AHS BANGALORE

2. DIFFERENT TYPES AND BRANDS IN
CONTACT LENS SOLUTION

3. CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS
 Contact lens solution is used for effective cleaning of contact lenses helps
maintain the quality of the lenses throughout their lives and, more
importantly, helps protect the health of the eye
 The disinfection process is simple and the most important thing is to find the
right CL solution

4. Purpose of contact lens solution
 A good quality contact lens solution is the best friend for your eyes.
 It helps in cleaning ,rinsing and disinfecting the contact lenses.
 All other contact lenses are stored in lens solution, other than daily
disposable.

5. TYPES OF CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS
 All contact lens solutions are not designed for multipurpose functions.
 Every solution has its own specific benefits.
 4 types of CL solutions for caring contact lens
1. Multipurpose CL solutions
2. Saline solutions
3. Hydrogen peroxide based solutions (HPB)
4. Daily cleaners

6. MULTIPURPOSE CL SOLUTIONS
 Multipurpose solutions can be used to clean , rinse , disinfect and store
contact lenses.
 Multipurpose solutions are most popular method of contact lens care.
 It is widely recommended by ophthalmologists and contact lens wearers.

7. SALINE SOLUTIONS
 Saline solutions are mainly used for rinsing and storing
contact lenses .
 If when you’re using a heat or UV disinfection system.
 Never use saline products for cleaning and disinfection.

8. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE BASED SOLUTION(HPB)
 It is used for cleaning , disinfecting ,rinsing and storing your contact lens.
 Place your lenses in the provided basket and rins them.
 Filt the cup with solution to clean and disinfect your lenses.
 It also requires a critical step of neutralization

9. DAILY CLEANERS
 A daily cleaners is used to clean CLs prior to disinfection.
 Place a few drops in the palm of your hand and rub the lens as directed.
 Daily cleaners are not meant to disinfect CLs .
 Use other products for rinsing and disinfection .

10. POPULAR BRANDS IN CL SOLUTION
 The basic benefit of using CL solution is maintaining hygiene .
 Varies type of lens solutions are used for various purposes .
 Some of the most popular brands in lens solutions are as follow :
 Aquasoft lens solution
 Renu fresh lens solution
 Biotrue lens solution
 Opti free replenish lens solution

11. AQUASOFT LENS SOLUTION
 Aquasoft is a multipurpose contact lens solution.
 Aquasoft is a sterile aqueous isotonic solution.
 It contains sodium and potassium chloride , disodium edetate , poloxamer and
polyhexanide.
 It cleans rinses, disinfects, wets, stores, lubricates. It removes protein from
the contact lenses.

12. CON..
ACTION
 Aquasoft – a solution for , contact lenses containing lubricating component
(polyvinylpyrrolidone).
 This solution is important for those who work a lot at the computer , with
artificial air conditioning (non-wetting) , non standard heaters, with a large
number of people .
FEATURES
 Storage and rinsing
 Cleaning Hydration and lubrication
CONTENT
Borate buffers, sodium chloride , polihexanide 0.0002% , poloxamer 0.25%
EDTA 0.1% , polivinilpiralidon 0.5%

13. RENU FRESH LENS SOLUTION
 Renu lens solution is a multipurpose contact lens solution.
 It is specially formulated to work with your natural tears.
 It fights germs, clean lenses, and remove irritating protein from lens.

14. CON...
CONTENT :
 A sterile, isotonic solution that contains HYDRANATE®
(hydroxyalkylphosphonate), boric acid, edetate disodium, poloxamine, sodium
borate and sodium chloride; preserved with DYMED® (polyaminopropyl
biguanide) 0.0001%.
ACTION:
Cleans, loosens and removes accumulations of film, protein, other deposits and debris
from soft contact lenses. Removes protein most effectively when used daily. Destroys
harmful micro-organisms on the surface of the lens. Rinses, stores and wets lenses
before insertion. Formulated for use in disinfection and storing lenses for up to 30 days
after disinfection.

15. BIOTRUE LENS SOLUTION
 Biotrue is a multipurpose contact lens solution.
 It works as a lubricant and moistens the lenses for comfort wearing.
 The solution is designed to match the pH of the tears.
 It fights germs, cleans the contact lens and prevents certain tear proteins.

16. BIOTRUE CL SOLUTION
 BAUSCH + LOMB developed a unique and innovative product that helps keep
lenses moist for up to 20hrs.
 It has hyaluronan (HA),a lubricant found naturally in the eyes , helping to
provide up to 20 hrs of moisture.
CONTENTS
 A sterile , isotonic solutions that contains hyaluronan , sulfobetaine ,
poloxamine , boric acid , sodium borate , edetate disodium and sodium
chloride and preserved with a dual dual disinfection system (polyaminopropyl
biguanide 0.00013% and polyquaterineium 0.0001% )

17. Con..
ACTIONS
 When used daily, bio true solution dissolves protein and cleans , loosens and
removes accumulation of film , debris and deposits from soft contact lens.
 It helps to prevent the formation of irritating deposits on the lens surface .
 It kills harmfull micro- organisms on the lens.

18. OPTI FREE REPLENISH LENS SOLUTION
 Opti-free replenish is a multi-purpose contact lens solution.
 It fights against germs and bacteria , removes protein deposits and keeps the
lens clean.
 It is specially formulated to work with your natural tears.
 It provides the feeling of wearing lenses cushioned in moisture.

19. CONTENTS:
 A sterile , buffered ,aqueous solution is a sterile , buffered ,aqueous solution
containing amino methyl propanol , boric acid disodium EDTA , sodium
chloride , sodium citrate , sorbitol , two wetting agent (TETRONIC 1304+ AND
hydraglyde moisture matrix [EOBO – 41- polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene])
ACTION :
OPTI-FREE* PureMoist* Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution contains dual
disinfecting agents
(POLYQUAD* (polyquaternium-1) and ALDOX* (myristamidopropyl
dimethylamine) that
reduces harmful microorganisms that can cause eye infections. It also contains a
proprietary
surfactant system (TETRONIC® 1304† and HydraGlyde* Moisture Matrix [EOBO
- 41*-
polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene]) that is designed for protein removal, reduction
of lipid
deposition; provides lens wettability and lubrication.

20. REFERENCES
 GOOGLE
 IACLE
 YOU TUBE

21. THANK YOU