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Originally Posted by Orionebula
Just out of curiosity, I went to Lens.com to see if I could see what kind of packaging they use for RGP contact lenses.
Pictured below is what came up when I chose Boston 7 contacts at random. That looks like a vial filled with solution. What would these "dry" RGP contacts you mentioned look like in their package? Would they be in those bubbles, like disposable contacts, except no liquid inside, just the contacts? |
I read previously that the RGP lenses may be shipped dry. See link:
http://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/faq/why-cls-expire.htm
However, today I read about fitting of Menicon Z lenses (as these are the type I am about to try
)
The fitting instructions for the Eye Care Professional state that the Menicon Z lenses are actually shipped in a vial 'immersed in Barnes Hind Comfort Care GP Wetting & Soaking Solution'. This is NOT sterile and the lenses must be sterilised before use (by the optician). The Comfort Care solution contains preservative(s) so if the patient is sensitive, the lenses must be rinsed in saline and disinfected in another solution prior to use.
If the lenses are received dry or missing solution from the vial, then they must be returned to Menicon.
So in the case of Menicon lenses, they are supplied wet, but not sterile. Possibly the same for the Boston 7 lenses you found on Lens.com.
If the others I read about were shipped dry, I guess that would be in some sort of blister pack.
knotlob