O2 Optix Solution

Sevateem1 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 02:43 PM

I went to a contact lens review site and I was surprised at the number of negative reviews. I was wondering if maybe there were some multipurpose cleaning solution that was responsible for this rather than the lenses themselves.

foolish · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2008, 06:34 PM

I'm currently using renu from b&l and I feel sooo uncomfortable wearing my o2 lenses... which solution would you recomment instead?

dragonchi · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2008, 02:52 AM

i use alcon solution, clean my o2's everynight even rub them a bit.
o2's still caused me irratation, my eyes would get really dry and red, to the point it looked like i was crying.

it started with a pair that i ordered in 2006, got another pair like that in 2007, though they weren't as bad. i'm giving mine one last shot, that i've just recently ordered.

probably try them again once my eyes get better from the last 2007 pair. it'll probably be a 2-4 weeks, i'll post back here when i do.

Staedler · #4 (**permalink**) 11-11-2008, 04:53 AM

I was under the impression that normal water based contact lense solution was not suitable and you are only meant to use Aquify Multi-Purpose Solution otherwise it can damage the lenses.

Sevateem1 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-11-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Staedler

I was under the impression that normal water based contact lens solution was not suitable and you are only meant to use Aquify Multi-Purpose Solution otherwise it can damage the lenses.

I found a good site that helps you choose a cleaning solution. It's at staininggrid.com. It lists different brands of contact lenses and solutions and tells you which are most compatible.
According to that site, the best solutions for O2 Optix are Unisol, Clear Care, Opti-Free Express, Opti-Free Replenish and a few others, but that should give you some things to put on your shopping list. Aquify is another one that is recommended.

dda1960 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 08:22 PM

i switched from alcon's optifree replenish to Aquify for my o2 optics and have not had any problems since a very good solution i think

Sevateem1 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-28-2009, 12:04 PM

Thank you to everyone who contributed their thoughts to this thread. This is how a forum should work; someone throws out a question and several people pitch in and give their unique spin on a solution.

dragonchi · #8 (**permalink**) 08-28-2009, 03:36 PM

o2 optix didn't work out for me, I've since switched to 1 Day Acuvue, IMO they're much better than o2 optix

Sevateem1 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonchi

o2 optix didn't work out for me, I've since switched to 1 Day Acuvue, IMO they're much better than o2 optix

I'm glad you found something that works for you, dragonchi. What cleaning solution do you use? Any of the ones mentioned above?

troyohchatter · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 10:57 AM

I have tried Clear Care peroxide based and Aquify. I have dry eyes and with both of these solutions I literally had my contacts fall out while wearing, usually before six hours.

Then I used RepleniSH. It works great, but I noticed that even with removing and rubbing, I was still having issues after less than a week of wear. Finally, after a bit of research, I took to the following routine:

1. Remove at night, rub, rub, rub. Rub them one way, turn it over and rub some more, ensuring that both sides get a good scrubbing. I don't think I initially was rubbing enough. Then rinse.

2. Soak for at least 6 hours so the lenses get re-hydrated and disinfected.

2. In the morning, I rinse both sides again with repleniSH and then insert.

The two things I saw that helped out was scrubbing the FRONT of the lense (not the part that goes on the eye) and the morning rinse. If I don't do the morning rinse it always seems like I have something in my eye. However, if I rinse before I insert, they wear fine all day.

Couple more things. If I wear them in an extremely dry place, I am putting Contact compatible drops in within 15 minutes. Second, smoke will eat a set of O2 Optix in less than 10 minutes. It will absolutely destroy them. I found out during a party when we had five people smoking. I left the place and barely made it home, vision completely blurry. I removed and cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, but the lenses were done.

I hope this helped.

Zana · #11 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyohchatter

I have tried Clear Care peroxide based and Aquify. I have dry eyes and with both of these solutions I literally had my contacts fall out while wearing, usually before six hours.

Then I used RepleniSH. It works great, but I noticed that even with removing and rubbing, I was still having issues after less than a week of wear. Finally, after a bit of research, I took to the following routine:

1. Remove at night, rub, rub, rub. Rub them one way, turn it over and rub some more, ensuring that both sides get a good scrubbing. I don't think I initially was rubbing enough. Then rinse.

2. Soak for at least 6 hours so the lenses get re-hydrated and disinfected.

2. In the morning, I rinse both sides again with repleniSH and then insert.

The two things I saw that helped out was scrubbing the FRONT of the lense (not the part that goes on the eye) and the morning rinse. If I don't do the morning rinse it always seems like I have something in my eye. However, if I rinse before I insert, they wear fine all day.

Couple more things. If I wear them in an extremely dry place, I am putting Contact compatible drops in within 15 minutes. Second, smoke will eat a set of O2 Optix in less than 10 minutes. It will absolutely destroy them. I found out during a party when we had five people smoking. I left the place and barely made it home, vision completely blurry. I removed and cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, but the lenses were done.

I hope this helped.

That's a great post, troy. Thanks for taking the time to help. Columbo-like, I just have one more question. When you said "Remove at night, rub, rub, rub" do you just rub them with your finger or do you use Replenish or something? Just so we're clear.

Knotlob · #12 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyohchatter

I have tried Clear Care peroxide based and Aquify. I have dry eyes and with both of these solutions I literally had my contacts fall out while wearing, usually before six hours.

Then I used RepleniSH. It works great, but I noticed that even with removing and rubbing, I was still having issues after less than a week of wear. Finally, after a bit of research, I took to the following routine:

1. Remove at night, rub, rub, rub. Rub them one way, turn it over and rub some more, ensuring that both sides get a good scrubbing. I don't think I initially was rubbing enough. Then rinse.

2. Soak for at least 6 hours so the lenses get re-hydrated and disinfected.

2. In the morning, I rinse both sides again with repleniSH and then insert.

The two things I saw that helped out was scrubbing the FRONT of the lense (not the part that goes on the eye) and the morning rinse. If I don't do the morning rinse it always seems like I have something in my eye. However, if I rinse before I insert, they wear fine all day.

Couple more things. If I wear them in an extremely dry place, I am putting Contact compatible drops in within 15 minutes. Second, smoke will eat a set of O2 Optix in less than 10 minutes. It will absolutely destroy them. I found out during a party when we had five people smoking. I left the place and barely made it home, vision completely blurry. I removed and cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, but the lenses were done.

I hope this helped.

Hello Troyohchatter

Surely that bit about the O2 Optix (Air Optix Aqua ?) lenses being trashed by passive cigarette smoke is critical to the manufacturers. Have you contacted them about this problem? Do you know anyone else who has had such an experience?

Your cleaning regime experience information is useful - thanks.

knotlob

Bensica · #13 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Hello Troyohchatter

Surely that bit about the O2 Optix (Air Optix Aqua ?) lenses being trashed by passive cigarette smoke is critical to the manufacturers. Have you contacted them about this problem? Do you know anyone else who has had such an experience?

Your cleaning regime experience information is useful - thanks.

knotlob

Another reason not to smoke. You could ruin someone else's contact lenses.

troyohchatter · #14 (**permalink**) 01-08-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knotlob

Hello Troyohchatter

Surely that bit about the O2 Optix (Air Optix Aqua ?) lenses being trashed by passive cigarette smoke is critical to the manufacturers. Have you contacted them about this problem? Do you know anyone else who has had such an experience?

Your cleaning regime experience information is useful - thanks.

knotlob

The package inserts on both the contacts and the cleaner mention the detrimental effects of cigarette smoke. Understand that the bar I was in was pretty smoke filled, and it was bothering us all. If I go there again, I'll be wearing my regular glasses.

Knotlob · #15 (**permalink**) 01-09-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by troyohchatter

The package inserts on both the contacts and the cleaner mention the detrimental effects of cigarette smoke. Understand that the bar I was in was pretty smoke filled, and it was bothering us all. If I go there again, I'll be wearing my regular glasses.

Fortunately, eventually, in most of Europe, smoking is not allowed in bars, etc. to protect the health of the people actually working there (Health & Safety at Work).

I used to detest cigarette smoke in bars because you get showered, wash your hair, put on clean clothes before you go out and then after coming out of the bar you've got to do the same again and wash your clothes to get rid of the stale cigarette smoke smell.

Some of the bars in Ireland used to have a smoke filter device on the ceiling, but the bar owners either couldn't be bothered to switch it on, or pay for it to be serviced. i eventually stopped going to some bars that were particularly smoky.

I wonder if that detrimental smoke warning with your lenses applies to other manufacturers also - presumably does? (I haven't got a package insert yet with my new lenses as they have been trial ones).

knotlob