What is Progent solution?

Progent® cleans lenses and loosens and removes surface protein deposits after a short soak without manual rubbing. To ensure comfort, eye health and to prolong the life of gas permeable lenses, it is recommended that patients remove proteins with Progent® bi-weekly.

How often should I use Progent?

The use of Progent once a week is recommended for a more thorough cleaning and to remove protein deposits.

What is in Progent rinsing solution?

Menicon Progent Protein Remover for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses (”PROGENT”) is the mixture of two sterile solutions, PROGENT A (sodium hypochlorite, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, purified water) and PROGENT B (potassium bromide, sodium carbonate, purified water).

What removes protein from contacts?

It is concluded that hydrogen peroxide/catalytic disc-based soft contact lens disinfection can remove up to 40% of the protein deposited on soft contact lenses.

How do you remove protein from gas permeable contact lenses?

Gas permeable or hard lenses can be cleaned with a hydrogen peroxide based solution such as Clear Care® or with disinfection solutions for gas permeable lenses. 4. If using Clear Care®, place a lens in the palm of your hand, apply 2 to 4 drops of Clear Care® solution and rub.

Why do my contacts always get cloudy?

Deposits on the contact lens Buildup of debris and protein deposits on the surface of the contact lenses is the most common reason for the lenses to seem cloudy or hazy. The easiest way to see if this is the problem, is to take the lenses out and compare the vision in your glasses.

How do you Unblur contact lenses?

Dirty Lenses These deposits can blur your vision, and can also cause major health issues. If you have dirty lenses, the easy solution is to take them out and clean them. Use a cleaning solution to properly rinse your lenses and clear up any tough deposits.

How often should you clean gas permeable contacts?

Upon Removal of Your Contact Lenses Wash your hands with OPTISOAP. On a daily basis, clean the contact lenses with a gas permeable hard contact lens cleaner. Cleaning requires 30 seconds of gentle finger rubbing.

Why are my contacts always blurry?

Buildup of debris and protein deposits on the surface of the contact lenses is the most common reason for the lenses to seem cloudy or hazy. The easiest way to see if this is the problem, is to take the lenses out and compare the vision in your glasses.

Which type of solution is best to clean protein build up on contact lenses?

Bausch + Lomb Biotrue dissolves protein buildup and kills 99.9% of germs. This multipurpose solution is suitable for silicone hydrogel lenses and other soft contact lenses.