HELP COntact solution

[Bill-B]

Anyone here use contacts? I am out of solution and can't go buy some (no money), is it ok to leave them in water tonight?

[Jean]

try it and report back tomorrow

[browntown]

Care (cleaning and disinfection)

While daily disposable lenses require no cleaning, other types require regular cleaning and disinfecting in order to retain clear vision and prevent discomfort and infections by various microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and Acanthamoeba, that form a biofilm on the lens surface. There are a number of products that can be used to perform these tasks:

* Multipurpose solution - The most popular cleaning solution for contact lenses. Used for rinsing, disinfecting, cleaning and storing the lenses. Using this product eliminates the need for protein removal enzyme tablets in most cases. Multipurpose solutions are not effective at disinfecting Acanthamoeba from the lens.[35] In May 2007, one brand of multipurpose solution was recalled due to a cluster of Acanthamoeba infections.[36][37]
* Saline solution - Used for rinsing the lens after cleaning and preparing it for insertion. Saline solutions do not disinfect the lenses.
* Daily cleaner - Used to clean lenses on a daily basis. A few drops of cleaner are applied to the lens while it rests in the palm of the hand, then the lens is rubbed for about 20 seconds with a fingertip (check the cleaner's directions) on each side. Long fingernails can damage the lens, so care should be taken.
* Hydrogen peroxide solution - Used for disinfecting the lenses, and available as 'two-step' or 'one-step' systems. If using a 'two-step' product, one must ensure that the lens taken out of the hydrogen peroxide is neutralized before it is worn, or else wear will be extremely painful. Saline must not be used to rinse away the peroxide. Some peroxide solutions, such as CIBA Vision's Clear Care, come with a special storage case that contains a catalyzing disk. If soaked in the solution with the disk for at least six hours, the hydrogen peroxide decomposes and the remaining solution is a saline that will not harm the eye. People with extremely sensitive, irritable eyes often use these types of cleaning solutions. Peroxide solutions are the only commonly used disinfectant effective against Acanthamoeba, although the two-step solutions are more effective than the one-step, which neutralize too quickly to kill the amoeba's cysts.[38]
* Enzymatic cleaner - Used for cleaning protein deposits off lenses, usually weekly, if the daily cleaner is not sufficient. Typically, this cleaner is in tablet form. Protein deposits make use of contact lenses uncomfortable, and may lead to various eye problems.

Some products must only be used with certain types of contact lenses: it is important to check the product label to make sure that it can be used for a given type of lens. It is also important to follow the product's directions carefully to reduce risk of eye infection or eye irritation.

It is important to ensure that the product does not become contaminated with microorganisms: the tips of the containers for these solutions should never touch any surface, and the container should be kept closed when not in use. To counteract minor contamination of the product and kill microorganisms on the contact lens, some products may contain preservatives such as thimerosal, benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, and other compounds. In 1989, thimerosal was responsible for about 10% of problems related to contact lenses[39]: because of this, many products no longer contain thimerosal. Preservative-free products usually have shorter shelf life. For example, non-aerosol preservative-free saline solutions can typically be used for only two weeks once opened. The introduction of silicone-hydrogel soft contact lens materials in 1999 made selection of the proper disinfecting solution more important. One study has noted several incompatibilities between these new lens materials and some solutions resulting in corneal staining.[40]

[browntown]

from the fda:
Never use tap water, bottled water, or salt water made at home to store or rinse your lenses. It can cause infections.

You really cant scrounge up a couple bucks for a travel size? You do not want an eye infection. Pay in change if you have to.

[delatlanta1281]

Seriously, you cant reuse? Do you have eyedrops? Sleep in them and eyedop today. Thensteal your bosse's wallet.

[blunttech]

carb or brake cleaner works in a pinch

[Jean]

He stole my wallet, I seriously can't find it this morning!

[KangamangusDriver]

Mix some salt and water together....NOT

[DEV0 E30]

How long have you had contacts? Water kills. Jesus.

[Jscotty]

How about some bleach or vinegar? That will get em clean. You may never be able to wear them again but I promise you that you will not get another bacterial infection.

In all seriousness though, do you have a pair of glasses as a backup?