Description
Background: Many soft contact lens disinfecting systems claim simplicity and convenience. This study will show the actual time savings these systems provide, along
with their estimated annual cost. Methods: Five experienced soft contact lens wearers tested six disinfection systems:
ReNu, Opti-Free, AOSEPT, UltraCare, Quick Care, and Pure Eyes. Complete, Opti-One,
Opti-Free Express, Flex Care, and Hydrocare are considered equivalents in this study, and
are also compared.
Results: The quickest systems tested are the multi-purpose solutions, providing a 28 to 78
percent time savings over the other systems. They are also significantly less expensive
than most other systems.
Conclusions: Simplicity and convenience are important considerations in prescribing a
soft contact lens disinfection system, but other factors must be included in determining the
individual best system for each patient.
