Can Solution Make Your Air Optix Aqua Rip?

oingoboingo · #1 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008, 03:09 PM

Are there certain contact lens solutions that should not be used with Air Optix Aqua because the become fragile and rip when you try to clean them?

rfriel · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oingoboingo

Are there certain contact lens solutions that should not be used with Air Optix Aqua because the become fragile and rip when you try to clean them?

I wish someone would answer, cause i want to know too......

Moneyfornothin · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oingoboingo

Are there certain contact lens solutions that should not be used with Air Optix Aqua because the become fragile and rip when you try to clean them?

I'm certainly no expert, but I've never heard of contact lenses ripping because of the solution being used. So if that's what's happening to your contacts, it's probably not due to the solution being used.

oingoboingo · #4 (**permalink**) 01-26-2010, 12:08 PM

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I'm certainly no expert, but I've never heard of contact lenses ripping because of the solution being used. So if that's what's happening to your contacts, it's probably not due to the solution being used.

Wow. I can't believe it's been about a year and a half since I posted this question.

I did a little research on my own since I never really got a satisfactory answer and you're right, moneyforthonin, contact do not generally spontaneously self-destruct when coming in contact with solution. Generally it's the rubbing that causes the damage to your Air Optix Aqua contact Lenses.

Moneyfornothin · #5 (**permalink**) 02-23-2010, 04:49 PM

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Wow. I can't believe it's been about a year and a half since I posted this question.

I did a little research on my own since I never really got a satisfactory answer and you're right, moneyforthonin, contact do not generally spontaneously self-destruct when coming in contact with solution. Generally it's the rubbing that causes the damage to your Air Optix Aqua contact Lenses.

I figured as much. Good work oingoboingo. Thanks for your help.

rfriel · #6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2010, 05:08 PM

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I figured as much. Good work oingoboingo. Thanks for your help.

yes, rubbing can cause lens damage, file your fingernails, and only use the soft part of your fingers and palm, watch out for the stress and strain put on lens when rubbing, even though its necessary, just be careful.

Spookytooth · #7 (**permalink**) 02-23-2010, 05:19 PM

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yes, rubbing can cause lens damage, file your fingernails, and only use the soft part of your fingers and palm, watch out for the stress and strain put on lens when rubbing, even though its necessary, just be careful.

That's a very helpful post, rfriel. Thank you for your time.

oingoboingo · #8 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rfriel

yes, rubbing can cause lens damage, file your fingernails, and only use the soft part of your fingers and palm, watch out for the stress and strain put on lens when rubbing, even though its necessary, just be careful.

Those are all good things to keep in mind rfriel. Thank you.

Moneyfornothin · #9 (**permalink**) 04-07-2010, 02:01 PM

Me too. Nice post rfriel. It's very helpful.

oingoboingo · #10 (**permalink**) 05-18-2010, 03:45 PM

So to recap, it's generally not the cleaning solution used that causes the Air Optix Aqua to tear, but the rubbing motion often employed in the cleaning, right?

Spookytooth · #11 (**permalink**) 07-01-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by oingoboingo

So to recap, it's generally not the cleaning solution used that causes the Air Optix Aqua to tear, but the rubbing motion often employed in the cleaning, right?

So it would seem, oingo. If that's incorrect, no one has said so you yet, so that's something.

Moneyfornothin · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oingoboingo

So to recap, it's generally not the cleaning solution used that causes the Air Optix Aqua to tear, but the rubbing motion often employed in the cleaning, right?

Sounds good to me.

oingoboingo · #13 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 02:29 PM

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Sounds good to me.

Right, then. Rubbing motion it is. It's all about the friction.

Moneyfornothin · #14 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 03:59 PM

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Right, then. Rubbing motion it is. It's all about the friction.

What's that a picture of, oingoboingo? It looks like a tiny phonograph needle (Remember phonographs, kids?) moving across someone's skin.

Spookytooth · #15 (**permalink**) 08-18-2010, 04:40 PM

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What's that a picture of, oingoboingo? It looks like a tiny phonograph needle (Remember phonographs, kids?) moving across someone's skin.

I'm over thirty so I'm no kid. I remember phonographs. I called them "record players."

Remember records, kids?

Contact Lens Fitter · #16 (**permalink**) 08-21-2010, 10:51 PM

YES, there is a solution that will cause your lenses to tear. It contains a chemical that gives a 'moisturizing effect' to regular lenses, but it breaks down the chemical bond of silicone gel lenses. Stick to peroxide systems or, if you must use a multipurpose, Alcon Replenish.

Knotlob · #17 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

YES, there is a solution that will cause your lenses to tear. It contains a chemical that gives a 'moisturizing effect' to regular lenses, but it breaks down the chemical bond of silicone gel lenses. Stick to peroxide systems or, if you must use a multipurpose, Alcon Replenish.

Interesting. Do you know the name of this moisturising chemical? I presume it's present in the Biguinide based Multi Purpose Solutions. (When I wore soft lenses, I always used a single or a two stage peroxide system).

Now wearing RGP lenses, so although I have tried peroxide cleaning, I still need to use a RGP conditioning solution unless I go with a RGP Multipurpose solution. However, the RGP lenses are obviously made from a more heavily cross linked polymer and should suffer less from that chemical (if present).

knotlob

Contact Lens Fitter · #18 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:50 PM

The chemical is 'Sorbitol'. It's found in a solution called Solocare Aqua where I am.
It's also linked to "irritable bowel syndrome' when used as a sweetener in chewing gum and soft drinks.

Knotlob · #19 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 01:34 PM

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The chemical is 'Sorbitol'. It's found in a solution called Solocare Aqua where I am.
It's also linked to "irritable bowel syndrome' when used as a sweetener in chewing gum and soft drinks.

Hello Contact Lens Fitter

Thanks for the information. I was thinking Sorbitol sounds familiar, but you have given me the places I am likely to find it. Haven't seen that on the solutions I have used, but will take another look. Thanks.

knotlob

Juicer · #20 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 12:10 PM

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The chemical is 'Sorbitol'. It's found in a solution called Solocare Aqua where I am.
It's also linked to "irritable bowel syndrome' when used as a sweetener in chewing gum and soft drinks.

I'm with knotlob. When I saw "Sorbitol" I thought, "isn't that a sweetener?"

The CIBAVision website has this to say: "Sorbitol, a moisturizing effect that promotes water retention and moisture, similar to other ophthalmic, beauty and cosmetic products."

There ya go.

It's tasty too.

oingoboingo · #21 (**permalink**) 09-22-2010, 04:41 PM

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I'm with knotlob. When I saw "Sorbitol" I thought, "isn't that a sweetener?"

The CIBAVision website has this to say: "Sorbitol, a moisturizing effect that promotes water retention and moisture, similar to other ophthalmic, beauty and cosmetic products."

There ya go.

It's tasty too.

ContactLensFitter said it's "used as a sweetener in chewing gum and soft drinks" in post # 18.

Contact Lens Fitter · #22 (**permalink**) 09-22-2010, 06:22 PM

Sorbitol is used as a sweetener, but also a laxative. It works by drawing water from the body into the large bowel and then the water flushes everything out.
This CIBA system is excellent for HEMA lenses, but not for silicone-hydrogels.

oingoboingo · #23 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

Sorbitol is used as a sweetener, but also a laxative. It works by drawing water from the body into the large bowel and then the water flushes everything out.
This CIBA system is excellent for HEMA lenses, but not for silicone-hydrogels.

Thanks for tying that all up so neatly, Contact Lens Fitter.