What to do if contact lens fluid runs out?

It can happen to anyone not to know What to do if you run out of contact lens solution . We know how essential it is to always have it available, as it is crucial for cleaning, disinfect and moisturize your lenses , ensuring your safety and eye comfort.

But there's no need to worry too much, because in an emergency there are alternatives that can temporarily replace it.

Let's consider them together.

1. Don't use tap water

If your contact lens fluid has run out, do not use tap water Instead. While it may seem like a quick fix, using tap water for your precious lenses is a risky move.

Contact lens solution is a specially formulated formula designed to clean, disinfect, and moisturize your lenses. It contains specific ingredients that play crucial roles in maintaining your lenses and protecting your eye health. These components include:

• disinfectant agents to eliminate bacteria and germs;
• moisturizing substances to preserve the moisture of the lenses;
• mild detergents to remove residues.
  
  
  
  
  

Tap water, although it may seem colorless and odorless, is not as effective, nor as safe.

In fact, it can be harmful to the eye and to the lenses, being a possible cause of:

• contamination risks;
• lack of disinfection;
• possible irritation;
• alteration of the shape of the lenses.

It may contain impurities, bacteria, and minerals that are unsuitable for contact lenses. Furthermore, tap water doesn't provide the necessary disinfection, putting your eyes at risk of infection.

Using tap water can also cause irritation, redness, and a foreign body sensation in the eye. Water can also alter the shape of the lenses. soft and influence the quality of vision.

So, if you're out of contact lens solution, opt for safer alternatives like the ones we'll explore below.

2. Store contact lenses in distilled water

Given the importance of keeping your contact lenses in optimal condition even when the specific liquid has run out, we can turn a blind eye to an emergency alternative represented by distilled water .

You can, in fact, store your lenses in them as you would with your usual solution. Again, this solution should only be used for a very short period of time, such as one night, before purchasing the appropriate solution.

Distilled water offers a safer option than tap water, as it is free of the Acanthamoeba virus , which is particularly risky for eye health.

While distilled water doesn't provide the same range of benefits as specialized lens solution, it can still help keep your lenses moist and clean. However, it's important to reiterate that, due to the small but present risk of infection, you should try to replace it with the appropriate solution as soon as possible.

3. Use a saline or physiological solution

If the specific liquid for lenses has run out, if necessary you can temporarily use a Saline or physiological solution . But it's important to keep in mind that this type of liquid is not a disinfectant, so it won't completely replace your usual solution.

This solution can also be suitable for one night at most, but the next day immediately get a new supply of the specific solution for contact lenses .

Saline or saline solution may offer some minimal benefits when used as a temporary solution for lenses. In emergency situations, it can help keep lenses hydrated and clean, reducing the risk of dry eyes and irritation. However, it's important to reiterate that saline or saline solution does not provide the necessary disinfection, nor is it designed for long-term contact lens storage.

After having mentioned the possibility of these emergency solutions, we want to be completely frank and give you the best advice to preserve your lenses and the health of your eyes.

Even if the solution takes a while, consider finding a pharmacy that's open late. The selection may be limited, but at least you'll have a product similar to what you usually use. After that, we suggest you immediately purchase online or visit your trusted optician the next day to purchase your regular contact lens solution.

If the situation repeats itself, you may want to consider switching to contact lenses. daily disposable lenses. Although switching from reusable to disposable lenses may seem like a big decision, lenses disposable daily offer impeccable hygiene, practicality and comfort.

You wear a fresh pair every morning, without the need for cleaning or maintenance, and throw them away at the end of the day. This option can be particularly suitable for occasional use or when your specialized contact lens solution isn't immediately available.