Short-Term Clinical Comparison Of Two Peroixde Based Disinfecting Contact Lens Solutions.

Background: Currently, Alcon Clear Care® dominates the market as the leading
peroxide based disinfecting contact lens solution. Bausch & Lomb PeroxiClear® was
released March 13, 2014 as an alternative to Clear Care®. The purpose of this study was to assess patients’ preferences and ease of use between the two solutions in a comparative review.
Methods: 6 current soft contact lens wearers on a monthly disposable schedule
were selected to participate. Three participants used Clear Care® for a one month
duration, and another three participants used PeroxiClear® for a one month duration. At
the end of the first month, the participants filed out an online survey that asked questions
regarding the ease of use of the solution and case as well as the comfort of the contact
lenses. Following the survey, a detailed analysis and comparison of the two solutions was conducted.
Results: The goal of the study was to measure the patients’ assessments of comfort, average wear time, ease of use of the solution and case, and portability of the system. Conclusions: Since PeroxiClear® is new to the market, many practitioners do not
have experience prescribing it. However, all practitioners are familiar with Clear Care®.
This study will serve as a clinical review of what patients prefer and help guide practitioners in prescribing the most appropriate solution on an individual basis.