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Kay Scarpetta · 07-18-2003, 03:51 PM

What system do you use to clean your contacts? I just switched to AO-SEPT because I couldn't stand wearing the contacts anymore, because they stung so much.

Also, what kind of saline, disinfectants, neutralizers, et cetra do you use?

ur sit'N on my penny · 07-18-2003, 03:56 PM

i dont clean my contacts or take them out

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 07-18-2003, 04:02 PM

Well, I don't know if it has a name, but I use the good ol' "stick the contacts in the contact case overnight" method. The stuff that I soak 'em in and clean them with and stuff is AMO Complete. My eyes get really dry and hurt and stuff and I use rewetting drops (same brand as the my solution)

((What the hell is AO-SEPT?))

laceyinthesky · 07-18-2003, 04:09 PM

I just take mine out every night and store them in saline, then put em in in the morning.

Kay Scarpetta · 07-18-2003, 04:20 PM

Here's a pic of the AO-SEPT system-

The process is kind of long, but I like it. You take your contacts out, and disinfect them in your hand, then rinse with saline (I use saline for sensitive eyes) then put them in the special cup (see picture) and fill it with a hydrogen-peroxide based solution. Let them sit overnight, take them out and rinse with saline in the morning. The makers of the system are CIBA. I also happen to have CIBA contacts

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 07-18-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
Here's a pic of the AO-SEPT system-

The process is kind of long, but I like it. You take your contacts out, and disinfect them in your hand, then rinse with saline (I use saline for sensitive eyes) then put them in the special cup (see picture) and fill it with a hydrogen-peroxide based solution. Let them sit overnight, take them out and rinse with saline in the morning. The makers of the system are CIBA. I also happen to have CIBA contacts

o0o0oo I get it! My friend has the little cup thingy....gotcha.

vienna waits · 07-18-2003, 04:48 PM

renu multi plus no rub solution. All I do is fill up the little holders and stick my contacts in. Sometimes I leave them out on my desk or something if im too lazy at night and then just put em in the solution for 10 minutes so that they are soft again. i guess i dont take care of em too well.

Mr. Stefani · 07-18-2003, 04:50 PM

I rarley take mine out. If I do I put them in the solution and case thing the doctor gave me.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-18-2003, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by YearbookLoser
renu multi plus no rub solution.

I use the same kind.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-18-2003, 06:03 PM

I clean and soak mine is OPTI-FREE EXPRESS no rub solution. I got Avuvue2 contacts so I can just use them for about two weeks before throwing them out and I just soak them in the solution till then.

Kay Scarpetta · 07-18-2003, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by YearbookLoser
renu multi plus no rub solution. All I do is fill up the little holders and stick my contacts in.

Really? I used to use that and the little container thingies... the solution was too harsh for my eyes, and the container thingies for some reason, didn't do a good job soaking my contacts

so now I'm stuck with this thing

Penny Lane · 07-18-2003, 06:24 PM

I clean and soak mine in Renu. I also soak them once a week in Alcon Enzyme cleaner. My contacts last a lot longer by using Alcon once a week.
I found out that I cannot use any product that contains Thimerosal. Most "sensitive eyes" solutions are Thimerosal free. Read the label. I don't know if this is your problem but after I went to that formula I have had no problems at all!

Kitt · 07-18-2003, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane

BrandonS · 07-18-2003, 08:08 PM

Hi, Karly.

I use a saline solution, Alcon Opti-free to store them in over night, and Alcon Opti-Clean 2 or Pliagel to clean them with before I store them for the night. The AO Sept system you're using is very difficult.

All I have to do is put a drop of Opti-Clean 2 or Pliagel on my pointing finger, put the lens on that, and put another drop on top of the lens, then rub to get the protein from my eye off the lens. Then I wash it off with a stream of saline, put it in the left or right side of a little case, and squirt in some Opti-free disinfectant.

Good luck.

Brandon

Kay Scarpetta · 07-18-2003, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the responses, everyone. BrandonS- yeah, the AO SEPT system is a little difficult, but I'm getting the hang of it!

07-18-2003, 03:51 PM	#1
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vienna waits avatars are stupid. Forum Superstar Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,859	renu multi plus no rub solution. All I do is fill up the little holders and stick my contacts in. Sometimes I leave them out on my desk or something if im too lazy at night and then just put em in the solution for 10 minutes so that they are soft again. i guess i dont take care of em too well.
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07-18-2003, 06:24 PM	#12
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,300	I clean and soak mine in Renu. I also soak them once a week in Alcon Enzyme cleaner. My contacts last a lot longer by using Alcon once a week. I found out that I cannot use any product that contains Thimerosal. Most "sensitive eyes" solutions are Thimerosal free. Read the label. I don't know if this is your problem but after I went to that formula I have had no problems at all!
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07-18-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Well, I don't know if it has a name, but I use the good ol' "stick the contacts in the contact case overnight" method. The stuff that I soak 'em in and clean them with and stuff is AMO Complete. My eyes get really dry and hurt and stuff and I use rewetting drops (same brand as the my solution) ((What the hell is AO-SEPT?))

07-18-2003, 04:09 PM	#4
laceyinthesky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 13, 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,906	I just take mine out every night and store them in saline, then put em in in the morning.

07-18-2003, 04:20 PM	#5
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Here's a pic of the AO-SEPT system- The process is kind of long, but I like it. You take your contacts out, and disinfect them in your hand, then rinse with saline (I use saline for sensitive eyes) then put them in the special cup (see picture) and fill it with a hydrogen-peroxide based solution. Let them sit overnight, take them out and rinse with saline in the morning. The makers of the system are CIBA. I also happen to have CIBA contacts

07-18-2003, 04:50 PM	#8
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	I rarley take mine out. If I do I put them in the solution and case thing the doctor gave me.

07-18-2003, 08:08 PM	#14
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	Hi, Karly. I use a saline solution, Alcon Opti-free to store them in over night, and Alcon Opti-Clean 2 or Pliagel to clean them with before I store them for the night. The AO Sept system you're using is very difficult. All I have to do is put a drop of Opti-Clean 2 or Pliagel on my pointing finger, put the lens on that, and put another drop on top of the lens, then rub to get the protein from my eye off the lens. Then I wash it off with a stream of saline, put it in the left or right side of a little case, and squirt in some Opti-free disinfectant. Good luck. Brandon

07-18-2003, 09:40 PM	#15
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Thanks for the responses, everyone. BrandonS- yeah, the AO SEPT system is a little difficult, but I'm getting the hang of it!